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Gooey Pecan Pie Muffins with Brown Sugar Streusel

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Make these pecan pie muffins for a simple, delicious bake that tastes just like the classic dessert in a single-serving form. They feature a tender crumb, a gooey center, and a crunchy brown sugar pecan streusel topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans for topping
  • 1/4 cup packed light 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). Grease or line a standard 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. Prepare the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine the 1/2 cup topping pecans, 1/4 cup topping brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons topping flour. Cut in the 2 tablespoons cold butter using a fork or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
  3. Prepare the muffin batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the 1 cup pecans, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking powder.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  6. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Sprinkle the reserved streusel topping evenly over the top of the batter in each cup.
  8. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean, leaving a slightly gooey center if desired.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • To toast pecans, spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5 to 7 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  • For a truly gooey center that mimics pie filling, slightly underbake the muffins by about 2 minutes.
  • These homemade treats freeze well; cool completely, then store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

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