Description
These Pecan Pie Cupcakes are a delightful twist on the classic pecan pie, offering all the flavors you love in individual portions. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a sweet treat any time!
Ingredients
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Batter:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- Pinch of salt
Additional:
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray or liners.
- Prepare batter: In a medium bowl, whisk brown sugar, flour, and salt. Beat in eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in pecans.
- Bake: Divide batter into muffin cups and bake for 18–22 minutes until set. Cool in the tin before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve: Enjoy plain or with whipped cream.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a dash of cinnamon or bourbon to the batter.
- These cupcakes capture the essence of pecan pie in a convenient single-serve form.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
