The winter season is a time where desserts abound. You’ve got everything from cookies to pies ranging in flavors from lemon to chocolate. However, a combination of said desserts is a little more difficult to spot on the table. These pecan pie muffins are ridiculously easy to make and actually taste really damn good. So, if you’re wanting to try something a little different for your next dinner party, something simple yet tasty, this recipe should be the first on your list.

Easy

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes

Servings: 12 muffins

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Ingredients:
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chopped pecans
2/3 cup butter
2 eggs

Directions:
1. Mix the brown sugar, flour and pecans in a medium-sized bowl.

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2. In another bowl, mix the butter and eggs thoroughly.

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3. Grease your muffin pan well (so the muffins wont stick).

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4. Add the butter and egg mix to the pecans, brown sugar and flour.

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5. After mixing, pour the mixture into the muffin pan.

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6. Cook for ~13 minutes, remove from the oven and enjoy!

Pecan Pie Muffins

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