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October 25, 2016 By Kristine

Pecan Pie Muffins

Filed Under: Sweets & Dessert | Updated: December 1, 2019 | 16 Comments

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Well hello there you perfectly sweet little Pecan Pie Muffins you!

Forget the pecan pie! Make these little pecan pie muffins instead! They're so much easier and have all the pecan pie goodness!Since I was a little girl, I have loved pecan pie. It was always my favorite pie during the holidays and I occasionally even asked for it for my birthday instead of cake; my mom was the best and she would make one for me whenever I asked because she knew it was my favorite!

Forget the pecan pie! Make these little pecan pie muffins instead! They're so much easier and have all the pecan pie goodness!As I got older and became a mom myself, I quickly realized that pies are a lot of work! So I needed to come up with a dessert alternative to pecan pie, ASAP! And that’s just what I did with these Pecan Pie Muffins. Now I’ll be totally honest here; they’re not exactly like a pie, I mean they are a muffin, but they’re close, really close.

Forget the pecan pie! Make these little pecan pie muffins instead! They're so much easier and have all the pecan pie goodness!All the wonderful-ness you love about pecan pie; the sweetness, the pecans, the warm caramel flavor, and the little bit of crust, you’ll find it in these muffins! But they are so, so much easier to make!

Forget the pecan pie! Make these little pecan pie muffins instead! They're so much easier and have all the pecan pie goodness!Now, I understand that there are going to be times when a pecan pie is a must, but when you want all of the same pecan pie flavors and it’s not pie time, these pecan pie muffins are truly the next best thing!

Pecan Pie Muffins

5 from 1 vote
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Course: Sweets & Dessert
Author: Kristine
Ingredients
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 cups chopped pecans
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk brown sugar, flour, sea salt, and pecans.
  • In a small bowl beat butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add wet ingredients to flour mixture and stir until just combined.
  • Scoop batter into lined muffin tin, filling 2/3 full.
  • Top each muffin with a whole pecan
  • Bake for 15-17 minutes.
  • Cool on wire rack.
Notes
*Muffins only rise slightly.
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  1. Cindy Gordon

    October 25, 2016 at 7:25 am

    Saw these beauties on facebook and had to jump over for the recipe! They are just beautiful looking! Perfect for afternoon tea!

    Reply
    • Kristine

      October 25, 2016 at 7:53 am

      Thank you so much Cindy! They are perfect with tea or coffee, just perfect! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  2. Giselle Rochford

    October 25, 2016 at 8:00 am

    Need to give a vegan of this a try ASAP! They sound and look amazing.

    Reply
    • Kristine

      October 25, 2016 at 8:06 am

      Thank you so much Giselle!! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  3. Kathi @ Laughing Spatula

    October 25, 2016 at 8:26 am

    I always have pecans in my pantry and love that short ingredient list!

    Reply
    • Kristine Underwood

      October 25, 2016 at 8:35 am

      I do too! I love using them in baking and I’m all about simple time-saving recipes here, haha! Thank you so much Kathi! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  4. J @ Bless Her Heart Y'all

    October 25, 2016 at 8:27 am

    Pecan pie in breakfast form! That’s genius! Why haven’t I thought of that?!? I am pinning and trying these muffins out! YUM!

    Reply
    • Kristine Underwood

      October 25, 2016 at 8:36 am

      Love it! Thank you so much J! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  5. Platter Talk

    October 25, 2016 at 8:33 am

    I saw these earlier on Pinterest! They look incredibly good. Looking forward to baking a batch! Thank you for posting.

    Reply
    • Kristine Underwood

      October 25, 2016 at 8:36 am

      Thank you so much! Hope you enjoy them! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  6. Beth @ Binky's Culinary Carnival

    October 25, 2016 at 1:44 pm

    Wow! I love it! 2 cups of pecans!! Perfect! I’m saving this one!

    Reply
    • Kristine

      October 25, 2016 at 2:00 pm

      Thanks Beth! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  7. jacquee | i sugar coat it!

    October 25, 2016 at 3:03 pm

    The pecans really shine in these little gems! Sounds scrumptious!!

    Reply
    • Kristine Underwood

      October 26, 2016 at 6:22 am

      Thank you so much Jacquee!

      Reply
  8. Alyssa

    October 25, 2016 at 3:48 pm

    I love pecan pie and anything that lets me eat it for breakfast is a winning recipe in my book!

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    • Kristine Underwood

      October 26, 2016 at 6:22 am

      Haha! I totally agree Alyssa. πŸ™‚

      Reply

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