A couple of nights ago I experienced a mad urge to bake, and the idea was born! There are a number of Christmas traditions in my family, and seasonal food tends to stand out. Like so many others, I experience an urge to cook and bake more during the holiday season, and I'm always a fan of simple, delicious recipes that won't suck away a ton of time.
I also feel an urge to share food with my friends, family, and co-workers this time of year, so I recently whipped up a batch of Pecan Pie Muffins for co-workers. This is a ridiculously simple recipe that provides a warm, comfy start to the day. Despite the name, they aren't wildly sweet, but they have a great texture and the taste of brown sugar always gets me into a holiday mood. Without further ado...
Pecan Pie Muffins
1 cup of light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
2/3 cup butter, softened
2 eggs, beaten
Note: As much as I love mini-muffins, I find that the texture of these can be a little bit tough when they're that small. I prefer to make a double batch of the batter and cook these in standard muffin tins.
If you have an opportunity to whip up your own batch of Pecan Pie Muffins, I hope you enjoy them!
They sound delicious and easy!
ReplyDeleteOh, these look wonderful! I love muffins, and I love pecan pie, so this recipe sounds perfect for me. I often do a lot of baking with my daughter over the holidays, and we make a ton of stuff, and this is something that I would like to add in to the mix. Thanks for sharing this!
ReplyDeletemmm, thank you for sharing this recipe, and excellent advent idea! I will definitely try this one, because while I like pecans and the idea of a pie made with them, I can never get over the texture. these muffins sound brilliant.
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Yum! Thanks for sharing what sounds like a great, seasonal recipe!
ReplyDeleteYum! I need some ideas for a few dinners coming up, so I hope people continue sharing recipes. :) I can't believe this is your first time participating. So happy you joined in this year!
ReplyDeleteSounds delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
ReplyDeleteThey sound yummy. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDelete5 ingredients? That's my kind of recipe!
ReplyDeleteYum, those sound so good. We'll have to give them a try, thanks!
ReplyDeleteMmmm, they look good!
ReplyDeleteThey do look good! I like that it is an easy recipe too! I'm not much of a cook/baker so I look for simple things like this to have hubby make (seriously he does all the cooking/baking here). I think I'm going to take your advice and double the recipe and have hubby make these for me next time I help out with hospitality at church; thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteI hope you and your family have a very nice Christmas season!
betty
Yum! These sound delicious!
ReplyDeleteWhilst this may be your first time participating, I certainly hope it isn't your last! Thanks for joining in this year!
Your muffins look and sound great! I'm going to give these a try.
ReplyDeleteYum, those look delicious!
ReplyDeleteMUFFINS ROCK! I am not a fan of nuts in my foods though (except Snickers..lol..) I would sub them out. They looks DELISH!
ReplyDeleteTY for sharing them :)
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MUFFINS ROCK! I am not a fan of nuts in my foods though (except Snickers..lol..) I would sub them out. They looks DELISH!
ReplyDeleteTY for sharing them :)
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Mmmm those sound so tasty!
ReplyDeletethese sound so yummy AND easy! I am definitely looking forward to making them!
ReplyDeleteKathy, totally easy. It's one of those recipes that people tend to really like and assume is harder to put together than it really is. :D
ReplyDeleteZibilee, thanks for stopping by! I hope these muffins are a hit for you. :D
Contemplatrix, the texture is lovely in these muffins. They're chewy, but not too tough. Dense and crunchy. Yum!
Sprite, they are delicious! HOpe you have an opportunity to try them if they're up your alley.
ReplyDeleteOk, which advent helper is commenting??! I can't believe this is my first year either! I'm late to the party.
Thanks for stopping by, Pepca!
Thanks for stopping in, Better is Possible!
ReplyDeleteAmen, Jill! And whenever I get an urge to bake I can usually pull these off. I don't run out of these ingredients very often.
I hope you like them if you get around to them, Nancy!
Thanks, Chris!
Betty, I think these would be a great church item. They're warm and delicious, in my opinion. :)
ReplyDeleteMarg, it will most definitely NOT be my last. Thanks for having me!
Enjoy, Natasha!!!
Thanks, Kim!
Books and Beyond, they'd be delicious without them, too. Brown sugar awesome!
Thanks, Court!
Thanks, Courtney! I hope you love 'em!
ReplyDeletethese sound wonderful! I love pecan pie. kaye—the road goes ever ever on
ReplyDeleteI bet my husband would love these. Thanks for the recipe.
ReplyDeleteShut your mouth! Pecan Pie Muffins? Oh my gosh!!
ReplyDeleteAnd lately the holidays is the only time I bake, but isn't it the best to share with others? Love it!
Oh. My. Goodness. You had me at Pecan. *drool*
ReplyDeleteAndi, this recipe looks delicious and my favorite part about it is how few ingredients! I love that!
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