Pecan Pie Muffins

The other day my thoughts were completely consumed with Pecan Pie. Even though we’re springing into Spring and Pecan Pie is usually what I crave in the Fall, something about that day had me wishing I had a slice of Pecan Pie. I was delighted to find pecans in the pantry leftover from this pie and I took it as an omen to make myself a pie. But by the time I got around to making the pie, I no longer wanted pie. Instead,  I wanted something that would compliment breakfast and would look good in a basket. Pecan Pie Muffins for the win!

Pecan Pie Muffins

Incredibly easy and it’s just like enjoying a slice of Pecan Pie….without the need for utensils!

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Pecan Pie Mini Muffins
Author: Aimee
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Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • 1 c. packed light brown sugar
  • 1 c. pecans, chopped
  • 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 stick butter, melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Mix the brown sugar, pecans and flour in a mixing bowl. Whisk the butter, eggs and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until well blended. Combine the butter mixture into the brown sugar mixture, slowly, and stir just until moistened.
  2. Fill paper-lined miniature muffins cups about 2/3 full. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Serve warm.
  3. Makes approx 2 dozen muffins.

I could eat pecan pie every single day if the waistline allowed.

Clearly, I have a thing for pecans and this blog is no stranger to adding them into our desserts. Here's some favorites: Bite Sized Pecan Pies Pecan Praline Triple Chocolate Brownies Southern Candied Pecans (they're a Pinterest favorite) Butterscotch Pralines Pecan Praline King Cake Cookies (award winning) Cast Iron Chocolate Chip Pecan Wedge Pie

But since it’s really not advisable to have that much pie, these little Pecan Pie Muffins will do just the trick when you’re craving pecan pie but don’t want all the calories (or work) that an actual pie will involve.

Small in size but large on flavor, they are bite sized pecan pie goodness.

And they whip up in 20 minutes.

So. So. Good.

Have them with your morning coffee and you’ll find yourself wanting to frolic through the day with a little extra pep in your step.

Afternoon snack to cheer you up when your tax preparations have you stressed out? They’ll work for that!

Having the ladies over for Sunday brunch after church? Make these! Or, even better, send them home with a mini basket full.

Pecan Pie Muffin Basket

I guarantee they will be inquiring about the recipe!

Clearly, I have a thing for pecans and this blog is no stranger to adding them into our desserts.

Here’s some favorites:

Bite Sized Pecan Pies

Pecan Praline Triple Chocolate Brownies

Southern Candied Pecans (they’re a Pinterest favorite)

Butterscotch Pralines

Pecan Praline King Cake Cookies (award winning)

Cast Iron Chocolate Pecan Wedge Pie

Aimee

Southern born and raised, Aimee enjoys living life in the deep South with husband Brian and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Milo, Murph, Tucker, newest addition Queen Bea + their occasional foster dog. A graduate of Louisiana College, she once haphazardly traded in a career in corporate insurance for the aprons and ovens of her kitchen. AimeeBroussard.com is the online diary of her journey as an award-winning cookie creator and three-time cookbook author.

2 Comments

  1. I was waiting for something like this! Moist, sumptuous and the best muffins I’ve had in a very, very long time. Thank you for your wonderful and delicious recipes. So ice with a cup of tea/coffee or an afternoon tea/coffee gathering.

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