Pecan Pie Muffins

Oh yes — all the cozy pecan pie flavor in a portable muffin 😍🥧

Here’s a straightforward recipe that’s rich, nutty, and perfectly portioned.

Pecan Pie Muffins

Ingredients (makes 8 muffins)

For the muffins:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• ½ tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp baking soda

• ¼ tsp salt

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• 2 tbsp melted butter

• ½ cup milk

• 1 large egg

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

For the pecan topping/filling:

• ½ cup chopped pecans

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• 2 tbsp butter, melted

• 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional for extra sweetness)

How to make them

1. Preheat oven: 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with liners.

2. Mix dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, brown sugar.

3. Mix wet ingredients: milk, egg, melted butter, vanilla.

4. Combine: Fold wet into dry just until combined (don’t overmix).

5. Prepare topping: Mix pecans, sugar, butter, and maple syrup.

6. Fill muffin cups: Spoon half the batter into cups, sprinkle a little pecan topping, then add remaining batter on top. Sprinkle more pecans if you like.

7. Bake: 18–22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.

8. Cool: 5–10 minutes, then enjoy warm or room temperature.

Tips for best results

• Use lightly toasted pecans for extra aroma

• For gooey centers, press a few pecans into the batter instead of folding them all in

• Serve with a drizzle of caramel or maple syrup for that real pecan pie vibe

If you want, I can make a simpler 4-ingredient version or a mini-muffin “grab-and-go” batch that bakes in 15 minutes flat.