Pecan Pie Muffins from Nancy G's Cafe

Satisfy your sweet tooth with the irresistible charm of Pecan Pie Muffins from Nancy G's Cafe—an indulgent twist on the classic Southern dessert. These heavenly muffins combine the rich, caramel-like sweetness of brown sugar with the buttery crunch of chopped pecans, all wrapped in a moist, tender crumb. Made with just six simple ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes, they’re the perfect treat to whip up for brunch, holiday gatherings, or an afternoon coffee break. With a crispy golden top and a gooey, pecan pie-inspired center, each muffin is a little bundle of comfort. Serve them warm for the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Chopped pecans
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 2 Large eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0 Nonstick cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray or line with paper liners.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and chopped pecans. Stir until evenly mixed.

Step 4

In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Fill each cup about two-thirds full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(541.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2557.4

Total Fat 188.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 71.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 630.3mg	0%
Sodium 190.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 206.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.4g	0%
Total Sugars 145.8g
Protein 29.6g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 290.1mg	0%
Iron 8.6mg	0%
Potassium 893.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.3%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 31.2%