Sunday, January 20, 2013

Pecan Pie Muffins


I found this recipie online (via Pintrest) and decided it was worth an attempt... and YUM!! Definitely worth it!!

Small bite of deliciousness
Pecan Pie Muffins
Ingredients: 
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 
1 cup chopped pecans 
1/2 cup all-purpose flour 
1/2 tsp baking powder 
1/4 tsp salt 
1/2 cup melted butter 
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract 
cooking spray 
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Method:
Preheat oven to 400°. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Melt butter, mix with eggs and vanilla. Add butter mixture to bowl, stir.   Prep mini-muffin tins with cooking spray or cupcake liners. Place 1 tsp. finely chopped pecans in each muffin cup, then spoon in batter. Bake at 400° for 10min or so. Cool and remove from pans.

I've made this recipe a twice now - the first time I followed it exactly, and the second time I did half pecans, half chopped up chocolate chips. I also didn't do the finely chopped pecans at the bottom of the muffin cups the second time - was too much of a mess the first round. Both versions were delicious and garnered rave reviews from coworkers and friends!!  I'd recommend them for sure!