Pecan Pie Muffins

Name: Pecan Pie Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen
Ingredients: 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup chopped pecans; 2/3 cup butter, melted; 2 eggs, lightly beaten

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen

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Brown sugar and nuts get folded into these sweet and soft pecan pie muffins. They’re ideal for breakfast, and they're such a treat that they can even be served for dessert.

Ingredients

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
2/3 cup butter, melted
2 eggs, lightly beaten

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour and pecans. Combine butter and eggs. Stir into brown sugar mixture.
Fill greased and floured miniature muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 22-25 minutes. Immediately remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

1 mini muffin: 102 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 39mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

While these are delicious year-round, you could easily turn them into an edible Christmas gift. They look festive on a decorative tray wrapped in red or green cellophane or tucked into a giveaway cookie plate. And don't forget to include the recipe so your recipient can enjoy this treat over and over again! —Pat Schrand, Enterprise, Alabama

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