Here’s a delicious Pecan Pie Muffins recipe that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert—sweet, nutty, and loaded with that classic pecan pie flavor!
Pecan Pie Muffins
Ingredients (makes 12 muffins)
For the Muffins:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Pecan Topping:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- Preheat to 180°C / 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
- Make the muffin batter
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined (do not overmix).
- Prepare the pecan topping
- Mix chopped pecans, brown sugar, melted butter, cream, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until combined.
- Assemble muffins
- Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full with batter.
- Spoon the pecan topping evenly over each muffin.
- Bake
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve
- Let muffins cool for 5–10 minutes before serving. Optional: drizzle with a little maple syrup or melted chocolate for extra indulgence.
✅ Tip: For extra gooeyness, press a pecan half into the center of each muffin before baking.
If you want, I can also make a Slimming World or lower-sugar version of these pecan pie muffins that’s just as delicious but lighter.
Do you want me to create that version?
