Description
Sweet Southern pecan pie muffins blend classic dessert comfort with convenient breakfast charm. Crumbly, nutty goodness delivers rich maple-caramel notes that welcome you into a delightful culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
Binding/Moisture Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coat muffin tins with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Combine brown sugar, flour, and finely chopped pecans in a mixing bowl, creating a fragrant dry mixture with a rich, nutty texture.
- Whisk softened butter and eggs together until smooth and well-integrated, ensuring a consistent and creamy base.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring minimally to maintain a light, tender muffin consistency.
- Distribute the batter evenly into muffin cups, filling each approximately two-thirds full to allow proper rising during baking.
- Place muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake mini muffins for 12-13 minutes or standard muffins for 15-17 minutes until they develop a golden-brown exterior.
- After removing from the oven, let muffins rest for 2-3 minutes, then carefully loosen edges with a knife and transfer to a cooling rack to prevent continued cooking.
Notes
- Toast pecans briefly before chopping to enhance their nutty, rich flavor and create a more aromatic base for the muffins.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring the same tender texture.
- Use dark brown sugar for deeper caramel notes, which complement the pecans’ natural sweetness and create a more complex taste profile.
- Prevent soggy bottoms by letting muffins cool in the pan for just 2-3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack, allowing steam to escape and maintaining a crisp exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-17 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 314 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg