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Gooey Pecan Pie Muffins with Crunchy Streusel Topping

Close-up of a pecan pie muffin cut in half showing the moist interior and pecan topping.
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Get the rich, sweet flavor of classic pecan pie in a simple, portable muffin format. These easy pecan dessert muffins feature a tender base, a gooey center, and a satisfying brown sugar pecan topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar (for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (for topping)

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 large bowl, whisk together the 1 cup flour, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 cup of the chopped pecans.
  3. In a separate, smaller bowl, whisk the eggs lightly. Add the melted butter and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. 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 about two-thirds full.
  6. Prepare the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and the remaining 1/4 cup chopped pecans. Cut in the 2 tablespoons cold butter using a fork or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  7. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter in each muffin cup.
  8. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean (a slight moistness is okay due to the gooey nature).
  9. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm for the best gooey texture.

Notes

  • For a stronger pecan pie flavor, toast the pecans lightly before chopping and adding them to the batter.
  • You can make this a breakfast pecan pie recipe by serving them warm with a small cup of coffee.
  • Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.

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