Here’s a delightful recipe for pecan pie muffins that capture the flavors of traditional pecan pie in a convenient, portable form!
Pecan Pie Muffins
Ingredients:
For the Muffins:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup chopped pecans
For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease with cooking spray.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine the Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the chopped pecans.
- Prepare the Topping: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, chopped pecans, melted butter, and maple syrup (if using).
- Fill the Muffin Tin: Divide the muffin batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. Sprinkle the topping mixture over each muffin.
- Bake: Bake for about 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve: Enjoy warm or at room temperature. These muffins are great for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat!
Tips:
- For an extra touch, you can drizzle some caramel sauce over the muffins before serving.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Enjoy your delicious pecan pie muffins!
