Pecan Pie Mini Muffins are made using only 5 ingredients and can be served for breakfast or dessert! Tastes like pecan pie in the form of a bite sized muffin!
Years ago, my family went to visit my aunt, uncle, and cousins! For breakfast one morning, my aunt had made these mini muffins and they were a huge hit!
We had never tried them before, but one bite in and we were hooked!
Just like pecan pie, but in mini muffin form. What’s not to love, right?!
After asking for the recipe, my mom began to make them for us as a weekend treat, if we had company over, or giving to friends/neighbors!
As I got older, became a mom of my own, and found the recipe, I found just how simple and quick they are to prepare!
Since then, my family has fallen in love with these mini muffins as well and the tradition continues!
Muffin texture with a soft gooey inside like a mini-Southern pecan pie, these Mini Pecan Pie Muffins are a must try!
Each batch makes about 2 dozen mini muffins! Of course, you can also make these into regular muffins, just adjust the cook time accordingly!
Ingredients Needed for these Pecan Pie Mini Muffins:
- Brown sugar, packed
- Flour
- Chopped pecans
- Butter, melted
- Eggs
Making the Pecan Pie Mini Muffins:
- In a bowl, combine sugar, flour, and pecans. Set aside.
- Combine the melted butter and eggs, mix well.
- Stir into flour mixture, until just combined.
- Grease a mini muffin pan and fill each cup about ⅔ full.
- Bake in a preheated oven, 350, for about 15-20 minutes, or until muffins test done.
- Remove immediately and serve!
Check out these other great muffin recipes:
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Tips for this recipe:
- Ensure you have greased the pan as the muffins will stick quite firmly if not.
- If desired, you can decrease the butter to ½ cup.
- To freeze, allow the muffins to fully cool off and store in an airtight container/bag.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
Pecan Pie Mini Muffins are rich and delicious and taste like candy in your mouth. These little bits of tasty goodness are simple to make and only have 5 ingredients. Print the recipe below to give them a try!
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Pecan Pie Mini Muffins
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Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup flour
- 1 cup pecans *chopped
- ⅔ cup butter *melted
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine sugar, flour, and pecans. Set aside.
- Combine the melted butter and eggs, mix well.
- Stir into flour mixture, until just combined.
- Grease a mini muffin pan and fill each cup about ⅔ full.
- Bake in a preheated oven, 350, for about 15-20 minutes, or until muffins test done.
- Remove immediately and serve!
Carol says
These are so good. I’ve taken them to a few functions, and I’m always asked to bring them the next time. Highly recommend.
Kristin Hayes says
Yay! Love hearing this! Thanks for the great feedback Carol!
Debbie Rogers says
I haven’t made these yet but I know they’ll be a 5 STARS! Question…..If I double the recipe how long would I cook them for if I made 12?
Kristin says
If simply doubling, the bake time stays the same. If you are making these into regular size muffins versus mini, double the time and keep an eye on them from there. Hope you enjoy!
Phyllis says
These muffins are fantastic. Love the flavor and easy to make. Thanks for all your great recipes.
Kristin says
Yay! Glad you enjoyed them and glad to hear you’re enjoying the recipes!!
Carolyn M Loeffler says
Would paper liners in the muffin cups help, or will they stick to those?
Kristin says
They will stick to the paper muffin liners, I learned that lesson the hard way, haha! If you don’t want to spray, you can use foil liners or silicone!
Kate says
Easy to make and taste amazing. My mini muffin pan betrayed me and they stuck, despite the pan being greased but that’s probably just my pan. I might try them in my muffin top pan next time.
Kristin says
Yay!! So glad you enjoyed these and oh yes, these can be a pain to get out if the pan isn’t fully non-stick. You can also use silicone liners and they pop right out!
Karen says
Have made these pecan pie muffins for years big hit with the herding club I catered for. Found if you use a dark pan you get crispy edges.. Great anytime .
Kristin says
Oh yes, my fav are the crispy edges, yum! Such a classic tried and true recipe!
Anna says
Does this cal for all purpose or self rising flour?
Kristin says
All purpose flour! Enjoy!
Anonymous says
Any substitutes that will make it healthier, but still taste good?
Kristin and Adriana says
Unfortunately, I don’t think there are any substitutions. You can try using coconut oil in place of butter, other then that, I’m not sure 🙂
Luci Vaughn says
Can I make these as regular muffins? How many? Thanks….
Kristin and Adriana says
Yes! This will make about 12 regular sized muffins, 24 mini muffins 🙂
Anonymous says
Calorie count on these?
Kristin and Adriana says
206 per two mini muffins 🙂
terrie McGauley says
I just happened to stumble upon you website thru facebook. I have been ill for quite some time with no appetite. But I’m definitely going to try these today. My stomach has refused other foods. But sounds like something easy to make and good on mg stomach. Thanks for sharing These recipes!
Mrs T-W says
These are delicious! My family have re-named them ‘Little Bites of Heaven’! LOL Expressions of bliss was on every person’s face when they tried them. They are a new family favourite! Thank you for posting this recipe. 🙂