Description
Delightful 5-Ingredient Pecan Pie Muffins blend classic Southern charm with quick-bake convenience. Nutty, sweet morsels deliver comfort in each bite, inviting you to savor a taste of homemade happiness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ⅓ cups chopped pecans
- 3 medium eggs
- ⅔ cup butter, melted
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ⅓ cups brown sugar
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by positioning the rack in the center and heating to 350°F, ensuring an even baking temperature for the muffins.
- Protect the muffin pan with paper liners, creating a non-stick surface for easy removal and clean-up.
- Combine the flour, brown sugar, and finely chopped pecans in a generously sized mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe container, heating in short intervals to prevent burning.
- Incorporate eggs into the melted butter, whisking vigorously until the mixture achieves a smooth, homogeneous consistency.
- Gently introduce the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients, using a delicate folding technique to prevent overmixing and maintain the muffins’ tender texture.
- Distribute the batter carefully into the prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full to allow proper rising during baking.
- Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, monitoring for a golden-brown exterior and checking doneness with a clean toothpick test.
- Allow the muffins to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, enabling them to set and cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve the pecan pie muffins warm or at room temperature, highlighting their rich, nutty flavor and delicate crumb.
Notes
- Prevent overmixing by gently folding ingredients to keep muffins tender and prevent tough, dense texture.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Toast pecans briefly before chopping to enhance their nutty flavor and add depth to the muffins’ overall taste profile.
- Consider adding a drizzle of maple syrup or caramel sauce
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg