Pecan Pie Muffins

Sweet and nutty, these 6-ingredient pecan pie muffins are perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea or kids' lunch box. They are super easy to throw together with just 6 ingredients and freeze well too. They have a muffin texture with a soft gooey center like a mini pecan pie and crisp chewy edges like cookies. When the muffins are completely cooled, place them in a freezer bag and freeze up to 1 month.

60 g Refined spelt flour
200 g Pecans, chopped plus 18 pecan halves for the topping
160 g Unsalted Kerrygold butter, softened plus extra for the pans
200 g Light brown sugar
2 Eggs, medium
1 tsp Vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 180C/350F. Grease a mini tray with 12 cups and a regular muffin tray with 6 cups generously with butter. You can of course use paper muffin liners instead.
In a medium bowl, stir together the spelt flour and chopped pecans. In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Stir in dry ingredients just until combined.
Divide the batter among the muffin cups. Top each with a pecan half. Bake for about 10-12 minutes for mini muffins and 18-20 minutes for regular size muffins. Run a knife around the edge of each muffin and pop it out.

34 comments:

Izaa 20/1/21 10:02: but delicious muffins
The-FoodTrotter 20/1/21 12:20: They look so rich! I should try asap :)
Tom 20/1/21 13:09: ...sweet bitesize treats!
DEZMOND 20/1/21 13:12: Looks crunchy, juicy and lovely. My sister just sent me some pecans from USA, I've never had them before here in Europe. PS I think the beauty of your photos would be enhanced if you put just two or three best ones within the post, not over that number, it would sharpen the focus.
Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine 20/1/21 14:33: one of my favorite pies, I am going to love love love these! Thanks Angie
Kitchen Riffs 20/1/21 15:20: Love pecan pies! Never had pecan pie muffins, though. Neat idea. Thanks!
Nancy Chan 20/1/21 15:37: Looks beautiful and delicious.
Fran @ Gday Souffle 20/1/21 16:22: I love pecan pie but these muffins look so much easier! Thanks!
The Exclusive Beauty Diary 20/1/21 16:30: These look very delicious and cute. I would definitely like to try them. Thank you for recipe.

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Anonymous 20/1/21 17:33: I can't believe how easy these are! Definitely going to make a batch this week.
Pam 20/1/21 18:45: My daughter and I love pecan pie so I'm sure we would devour these little beauties.
Mae Travels 20/1/21 19:46: Pecan pie always seems too rich -- I just want a bite, not a whole slice. These look just as rich but maybe smaller.

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Pam 20/1/21 20:29: Oh, la la! Yummy! They look awesome, Angie! My fave pie for sure so so these will be a hit! Take care
Martyna 20/1/21 20:49: This looks beautiful!:)
foodtravelandwine 21/1/21 03:40: What a great treat!....I love it....it looks crunchy and delicious!!.......Abrazotes, Marcela
Aarthi 21/1/21 05:24: My kids love pecan pie, and I'm sure they'll love this. Making the pie in the muffin pan is a brilliant idea and those flower shape is cute! Love that your recipe uses only fewer ingredients, thanks a ton for the recipe, Angie!
2pots2cook 21/1/21 09:01: I hope these bites can be done with walnuts instead .....
Ella Mammedov 21/1/21 11:40: They look very appetizing! Thanks for the recipe, I will definitely cook it for my family.
Natalia 21/1/21 12:00: These look so cute! Yummy!
SavoringTime in the Kitchen 21/1/21 17:25: Oh, I would love these! Pecans are my favorite nut and we are lucky they are so easy to find here in the U.S.
Jeff the Chef 21/1/21 17:28: These muffins are so gorgeous! They would make such a nice addition to a brunch spread. I cannot wait to be able to host a brunch again one day.
Ashley@CookNourishBliss 22/1/21 15:17: These would disappear in NO time at our house!!
Marianela Beauty Tips 22/1/21 17:29: It looks delicious. I'll note that recipe. Thanks for sharing.
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tigerfish 22/1/21 21:23: Generously loaded with pecans! :D
Suja Manoj 22/1/21 22:08: Looks rich and delicious. Love these cute muffins.
Iwona 23/1/21 08:17: So cute and yummy :)
Kinga K. 23/1/21 13:38: Yummy muffins ❤
Karen (Back Road Journal) 23/1/21 20:38: I grew up on a ranch in Texas where we had lots of pecan trees so needless to say I've had my share of pecan pie which I love. Now I can't wait to try your little muffins, they sound perfect.
mjskit 23/1/21 22:42: These are probably the most decadent muffins I've ever seen. They would be extremely dangerous in this house since pecan pie is our most favorite pie. These muffines certainly wouldn't last long I can tell you that.
Heidi | The Frugal Girls 25/1/21 21:52: Your mini muffins are so adorable. They really are the perfect little scrumptious midweek treat idea!
Raymund 26/1/21 22:10: Loving this recipe, the effort to result ratio is so low. I think those candied walnuts would go well on this one too.
Evi Erlinda 27/1/21 04:19: Your muffins look so pretty and tasty, Angie!
I can eat all of them!
Pattie @ Olla-Podrida 29/1/21 17:20: I've made Pecan Pie Muffins in the past, but they were really lackluster. They certainly did not look as deliciously beautiful as do yours.
Evi @ greenevi 2/2/21 14:31: What a cool idea to combine pecan pie and muffins!