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Easy, Gooey Pecan Pie Muffins with Brown Sugar Streusel

A pecan pie muffin cut in half showing the moist interior and pecan pieces, topped with a cinnamon streusel.
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Make these easy pecan pie muffins to capture the rich, gooey flavor of classic pecan pie in a portable breakfast or dessert format. They feature a tender base, a sweet center, and a crunchy brown sugar pecan topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup chopped pecans, plus extra for topping
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar, divided
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of cinnamon (optional, for streusel)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups well.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped pecans, 3/4 cup of the brown sugar, flour, and salt. Stir these dry ingredients together.
  3. In a separate small bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Add the melted butter and vanilla extract to the eggs. Mix these wet ingredients until they are combined.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until the batter just comes together. Do not overmix; the batter will be thick.
  5. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/4 cup of brown sugar with a pinch of cinnamon and a few extra chopped pecans for the topping. Sprinkle this streusel mixture over the top of the batter in each cup.
  7. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the tops look golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean. The center should remain slightly gooey, like pecan pie filling.
  8. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool further.
  9. Serve these homemade breakfast treats warm for the best gooey texture.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg or cinnamon to the dry ingredients.
  • Store leftover pecan pie muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • These pair well with a dollop of fresh whipped cream for an indulgent dessert.

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