Pecan Pie Muffins 🧁🥧
Pecan pie muffins taste like mini pecan pies in muffin form—sweet, rich, and filled with crunchy pecans. They’re quick to make and perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with muffin liners. - Mix dry ingredients
In a bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, chopped pecans, and salt. - Add wet ingredients
Stir in the eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined. - Fill muffin cups
Spoon the batter into muffin cups, filling each about ⅔ full. - Bake
Bake for 20–25 minutes until the tops are golden brown and set. - Cool and serve
Let muffins cool in the pan for 5–10 minutes, then remove and serve.
Tips
- Lightly toast the pecans before adding for extra flavor.
- Sprinkle a few extra pecans on top before baking for a nice look.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a dessert-style treat.
Approximate Nutrition (per muffin – 12 muffins)
- Calories: ~240
- Carbohydrates: ~20 g
- Fat: ~17 g
- Protein: ~3 g
If you’d like, I can also share:
- Southern-style pecan pie muffins (very gooey)
- 3-ingredient pecan pie muffins (super easy)
- Mini pecan pie bites recipe.