Pecan Pie Muffins

Name: Pecan Pie Muffins
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 cup packed brown sugar; ½ cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups chopped pecans; 2/3 cup unsalted butter (melted but not hot); 2 eggs (lightly beaten); 12 pecans halves (for garnish if desired)

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With just 5 ingredients, you’ll love how easy it is to make these amazingly delicious Pecan Pie Muffins. They’re a cross between a pecan pie and a muffin with a chewy texture and a sweet brown sugar dessert treat taste.

You’ll make these Southern Pecan Pie muffins again and again! They’re perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and any potluck.

I first shared these muffins in 2018 after seeing the recipe on MB Things I Know on Facebook, I knew I had to make them. They are so easy to make and so delicious, and I’ve made them many times, but it was time for an update for a better user experience. I’ve updated the pictures as well as the information around them.

a pecan pie muffin in front of a metal basket holding more muffins. — These muffins are so good, you’ll be finding reasons to make them more often, like potlucks, brunches, baby showers, etc…

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A muffin with a big bite taken out of it so you can see the inside in front of a measuring cup full of pecans.

Thanksgiving Recipes

Pecan Pie is such a classic for Thanksgiving. Pumpkin Pie is another must have for Thanksgiving, as is Sweet Potato Pie.

Serve these muffins along with the classics for a fun dessert table twist.

If you’re looking for great Thanksgiving Side Dishes, I have those too!

And, of course, I have tips and recipes for Vegetarian Dishes at Thanksgiving.

These muffins are a great Southern snack. And be sure to try another Southern treat, boiled peanuts.

Pro tips for great muffins

Pecan Pie Muffins are super easy to make, and just 5 ingredients. Not that you’ll need many tips, but here are a few to get you the best muffins. You’ll love how easy they are!

Be sure to scroll down to the printable recipe card for full ingredient amounts and instructions.

Prepare muffin tins by spraying with nonstick spray, or lining the tins with cupcake liners & spraying the liners with nonstick spray as well.

These muffins are dense and sticky, and if you don’t grease the tins and liners they will stick.

mixing dry ingredients with chopped pecans in a glass bowl on left, and added wet ingredients on right.

Mix the brown sugar, flour, and pecans together. Then add in melted butter and eggs to mixture.

batter poured into muffin tins of left, and baked muffins in the tin on right.

Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tins, dividing equally among 12 regular sized muffin tins, or about ¾ full for mini muffins.

Place a pecan half on top of the muffin, gently pressing it into the batter, if desired.

Bake at 350° F for 15 – 20 minutes for twelve regular size, or 10 – 12 minutes for mini muffins.

Remove from oven.

Expect them to be look very oily when you take them out of the oven.

Pop the muffins out of the baking tin (you can leave them in the liners), and let muffins cool thoroughly on a wire rack.

They can be stored on the counter in an airtight container for a few days, or in the fridge for up to a week. For longer storage, pop them in the freezer.

Change it up

If you want a soft gooey center, like in a pecan pie, under-bake them just a bit.

There are a couple of additions that I’ve done to the muffins to bump up the flavor, but I decided not to change them on the recipe card.

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to the batter. Rounds out the flavor a little.

Make them fancy by adding some ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, almond extract, or nutmeg.

Toss in some cinnamon chips, coconut, or dried cranberries for a fall treat.

You could try chocolate chips and coconut as well.

Any kind of nut will work well in this recipe. I’ve had readers try them with almonds, walnuts, or macadamia nuts.

a muffin in front of a wire basket filled with more muffins and a measuring cup that's spilled out pecans. — These easy to make Pecan Pie Muffins will become a favorite in your house too!

Will these freeze well?

These muffins freeze wonderfully! That makes them a great make ahead treat.

Make a batch, allow them to cool completely, then pop them in a freezer bag and zip the top. Freeze them up to 3 months.
When you’re ready to eat them, just put them in the fridge overnight or on the counter to thaw.

Great brunch recipes

These muffins are perfect at any holiday breakfast or brunch. Serve them up with my Blueberry Breakfast Pastry, Peanut Butter Oatmeal Muffins, Peaches & Cream Baked Oatmeal, and Coconut French Toast.

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