Pecan Pie Mini Muffins
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4.1
Pecan Pie Mini Muffins
Description
Pecan Pie Mini Muffins use brown sugar and pecans combined with melted butter and eggs to form a batter that, when baked in mini muffin tins, yields a small muffin reminiscent of pecan pie flavors in a convenient portion. The flour gives structure while the chopped pecans add crunch and nutty depth. Baking at 350 degrees allows the muffins to cook through with a tender crumb and slightly crisp edges.
The recipe mainly relies on the toasted sweetness of the brown sugar and the butter's richness to mimic the feel of pecan pie filling while the pecans provide the distinctive texture. These muffins can be served as a sweet snack or dessert addition to coffee or tea and offer a portable alternative to a slice of pie.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 cup pecans *chopped
- 2/3 cup butter *melted
- 2 egg
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine sugar, flour, and pecans. Set aside.
- Combine the melted butter and eggs, mix well.
- Stir into flour mixture, until just combined.
- Grease a mini muffin pan and fill each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake in a preheated oven, 350, for about 15-20 minutes, or until muffins test done.
- Remove immediately and serve!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2muffins | |
| Calories | 247kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 106mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 77mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 359IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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