Here’s a delicious recipe for Pecan Pie Muffins — a sweet, nutty treat with all the flavors of classic pecan pie, baked in convenient muffin form.
Ingredients (Makes 12 muffins)
For the Muffins:
- 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅓ cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup (60ml) maple syrup or honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120ml) milk
- 1 cup chopped pecans (plus extra for topping)
For the Pecan Pie Topping:
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Oven & Prepare Muffin Pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners or grease lightly.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Stir in chopped pecans.
Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Mix until smooth.
Step 4: Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Be careful not to overmix — muffins stay tender when batter is slightly lumpy.
Step 5: Prepare Pecan Pie Topping
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, melted butter, cream, vanilla, and chopped pecans.
Step 6: Fill Muffin Cups
- Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full with batter.
- Spoon a generous amount of the pecan pie topping over each muffin.
Step 7: Bake
- Bake in preheated oven for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Step 8: Serve
- Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
- Optional: Drizzle with a little maple syrup or honey for extra sweetness.
Tips for Perfect Pecan Pie Muffins
- Chop pecans evenly to prevent sinking.
- Don’t overmix batter — overmixing makes muffins dense.
- Extra crunch: Toast the pecans lightly before adding to the topping.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days or freeze for longer.
These muffins are sweet, nutty, and indulgent, capturing all the comforting flavors of pecan pie in a handheld treat.