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Pecan Pie Muffins

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Pecan Pie Muffins are a delightful reinterpretation of the classic southern dessert, offering rich flavors of pecans, brown sugar, and vanilla in a fluffy muffin form.

  • Author: recipesinc
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick spray or line with paper liners.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and optional maple syrup.
  5. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped pecans.
  7. Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  8. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

These muffins can be served warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or alongside ice cream for a dessert treat.

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