Here’s a sweet, bakery-style Pecan Pie Muffins recipe — all the cozy flavors of pecan pie in an easy muffin 🥧🧁
🥧 Pecan Pie Muffins
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup melted butter (cooled)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F. Line or grease a muffin tin.
- Mix batter
In a bowl, whisk eggs, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
Stir in flour and salt, then fold in chopped pecans. - Fill muffin cups
Divide batter evenly (about ¾ full). - Bake
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until tops are set and lightly golden. - Cool
Let muffins cool in the pan for 5–10 minutes, then remove.
✨ Optional Add-Ons
- Mini chocolate chips
- A drizzle of maple syrup on top
- Sprinkle of extra chopped pecans before baking
💡 Tips
- These are naturally gooey in the center—just like pecan pie
- Great for holidays or make-ahead treats
- Store airtight at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days
If you want a less sweet, mini muffin, or gluten-free version, I can adjust it for you 😊
