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Pecan Pie Muffins

Do you love a good sweet, chewy, rich pecan pie?  There’s a few in my family who sure do…  😉  Well, you don’t always have the time (or calorie allotment) to make and enjoy one from scratch, but I have a delicious alternative for you, these pecan pie muffins…  They’re a perfect way to satisfy one of those emergency cravings, and you can enjoy them for a snack, dessert, or as a side to your morning coffee.  So there!  No more waiting for a special occasion or excuse, to have a scrumptious satisfying pecan pie-ish treat.

pecan pie muffins, Pecan Pie Muffins, Joyful Homemaking

First, though, did you know that nuts can go bad while sitting on a shelf in your pantry, even though you may not have opened them yet?  They contain a lot of oil, so if you open your nuts and they smell off, they’re probably rancid.  My mom has even purchased some that hadn’t reached their “sell by” date but were horribly rancid.   So always use your nose!  Eat by Date says the smell of bad nuts is similar to paint.

I always store my almonds, pecans, walnuts etc. in the freezer, sealed tightly.  Good Housekeeping says they last up to a year in the freezer.

pecan pie muffins, Pecan Pie Muffins, Joyful Homemaking


INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup softened butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

pecan pie muffins, Pecan Pie Muffins, Joyful Homemaking

With your mixer, mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla.

pecan pie muffins, Pecan Pie Muffins, Joyful Homemaking

In a separate bowl, stir together the whole wheat flour, chopped nuts, and salt.

pecan pie muffins, Pecan Pie Muffins, Joyful Homemaking

Stir the two bowls of ingredients together.

pecan pie muffins, Pecan Pie Muffins, Joyful Homemaking

Now, I’ve made these several times in the last few weeks, (modified from all recipes) and they definitely come out of the pan easier if you use muffin liners, and then let them cool before removing the liners.   However, if you like a crispy outside on your pecan muffins, to more resemble pecan pie, then generously grease your muffin tins, and some also suggest coating the greased muffin cups with white sugar, before pouring in the batter.  Others said Baker’s Joy worked great.

pecan pie muffins, Pecan Pie Muffins, Joyful Homemaking

This recipe makes 12 regular size muffins.  Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup (don’t quite fill it to the top), and fill each muffin liner half full.  Makes one dozen.  Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for around 20-25 minutes (mine took 23 minutes), or till a toothpick comes out batter free.

pecan pie muffins, Pecan Pie Muffins, Joyful Homemaking

As a child I hated nuts, and now that I’ve matured, I love them!   This is a scrumptious way to enjoy pecans and get a sweet tooth fix at the same time.

Pecan Pie Muffins

pecan pie muffins, Pecan Pie Muffins, Joyful Homemaking
Pecan pie muffins are a delightful and quick alternative to the classic dessert. They are easy to make, and you can enjoy them in many ways. You can serve them as an afternoon snack, as a dessert, or as a side to your morning coffee. The best part is that they are rich in flavor and texture, just like the classic pecan pie.
Joyful Homemaking
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Serving Size 12

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pecans chopped
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup softened butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • With your mixer, mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together the whole wheat flour, chopped nuts and salt.
  • Stir the two bowls of ingredients together.
  • This recipe makes 12 regular size muffins. Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup (don’t quite fill it to the top), and fill each muffin liner half full. Makes one dozen. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for around 20-25 minutes (mine took 23 minutes), or till a toothpick comes out batter free.
  • ***Now, I’ve made these several times in the last few weeks, (modified from all recipes) and they definitely come out of the pan easier if you use muffin liners, and then let them cool before removing the liners. However, if you like a crispy outside on your pecan muffins, to more resemble pecan pie, then generously grease your muffin tins, and some also suggested coating the greased muffin cups with white sugar, before pouring in the batter. Others said Baker’s Joy worked great.
pecan pie muffins, Pecan Pie Muffins, Joyful Homemaking
No muffin liners; note the crispy edges.
pecan pie muffins, Pecan Pie Muffins, Joyful Homemaking
Used muffin liners; crinkled softer edges.

pecan pie muffins, Pecan Pie Muffins, Joyful Homemaking

If you let them cool down some, the muffins come out of the liners easily.

pecan pie muffins, Pecan Pie Muffins, Joyful Homemaking

These taste great for breakfast with your coffee or tea, or even for a snack, or dessert with some vanilla ice-cream.  🙂

pecan pie muffins, Pecan Pie Muffins, Joyful Homemaking

Hope you enjoy these as much as we all did!

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6 Comments

    1. I’m sorry about that. I’ve corrected it; it’s 1/2 cup of softened butter or 8 Tablespoons. Thanks! 🙂

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