The flavor of pecan comes to life in these cute as a button Pecan Pie Mini Muffins. You'll bring pecan pie to breakfast with these bite-size delights. Serve them alongside a cup of coffee or tea any time of day when you need to satisfy your sweets craving.
You'll Bring Pecan Pie to Breakfast with Pecan Pie Mini Muffins
It's no secret how much we love pecan pie in the South. It's one of those classic pie flavors that we pride ourselves on and one we do very well. It's nice to find different ways to enjoy the same flavors found in pecan pie and in my quest to do so I can upon this recipe from my friends at Southern Living Magazine. First of all, they're adorable bite size muffins and I love that for brunch and tea parties. I can see these muffins served anytime of year but they would fit nicely on a holiday brunch menu.
Helpful Tips for Making Pecan Pie Muffins
- When reading the recipe be aware that there's no typo there is only ½ cup of flour in these muffins.
- Mixed with the brown sugar the batter caramelizes and makes them taste just like pecan pie.
- One thing I prefer to do differently than the original recipe is, to bake these in mini muffin liners lightly spritzed with cooking spray.
- The brown sugar in the mini muffins can make them a bit difficult to remove from the pan. otherwise.
- They are super simple to make and a bite of dessert heaven.
- They're often the first to go so, you might want to double the recipe.
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Original recipe credit Southern Living Magazine
Pecan Pie Mini Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter melted
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 24 mini muffin liners
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line 24 mini muffin cups with liners and lightly spritz with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a medium size mixing bowl use a whisk to sift together the brown sugar, flour, baking powder and salt.
- Make a well in the center and add the melted butter, eggs and vanilla. Use a fork to blend together just until fully moistened.
- Sprinkle ½ of the chopped pecans into the bottom of each mini muffin liner. Divide the batter evenly between each mini muffin cup.
- Sprinkle the tops with the remaining ½ cup chopped pecans.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes back clean.
- Remove from the pan and cool on a cooling rack. Store at room temperature.
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Becky
Just made these- tops are flat?!?! They did not puff up & get round on top! Also took them 15 min to finish baking. What did I do wrong?
Melissa
These muffins have little flour in them so, don't expect them to be round like a classic muffin or cupcake.
Linda
unbelievably good! wonderful variation for pecan pie lovers
Melissa
Wonderful, thanks!
Anna Smith
These were a hit at my book club meeting. They were easy to make, and oh, so good. Thanks for the recipe.
Melissa
Wonderful, thanks so much!
Judy
If I wanted to make full size muffins by doubling the receipe how long would I bake these?
Melissa
I usually make these as mini muffins. I would check them at 12 minutes and add more time as needed from there.
Johanna
Made these for our card party, they could not get enough of them ???? Had to change it up to ad walnuts since I did not have enough of the pecans but they were a big hit!????????
Melissa
I bet walnuts were scrumptious in these great idea! Thank you ☺
lil
Made these using hazelnuts they were so good
Melissa
Oh I love that variation, I'm so glad you enjoyed these!
The Better Baker
Yeh Baby! =) These have been a favorite holiday treat for many years at my house. Yours are beautiful. It's simply amazing how much they really do taste like pecan pie! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Weekend Potluck.
Melissa
They really DO taste like pecan pie, it's true. Thanks for stopping by Betty!
lil
Melissas
Do these freeze well
Melissa
I've never frozen these but in general breads, cakes and muffins do freeze well, so I expect these would, too.
Nancy
Can't wait to try these. I assume the beaten eggs are added to the melted butter mixture?
Melissa
Hi Nancy sorry that wasn't clear. Yes, the butter, eggs and vanilla.