Pecan Pie Muffins Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Muffins:
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chopped pecans
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping:
Whole pecan halves for garnish
Coarse sugar (like turbinado sugar) for sprinkling
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pan:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a muffin tin or use paper liners for easier removal.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, and chopped pecans. Stir together to blend evenly.
Add Wet Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, mix the beaten eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
Fill the Muffin Tins:
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each about 2/3 full.
Add the Topping:
Place three to four pecan halves on top of each muffin, pressing them lightly into the batter. Sprinkle a generous amount of coarse sugar over each muffin for added texture and a sparkly finish.
Bake:
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Cool and Serve:
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.