Tasty Tuesday- Pecan Pie Muffins

Y'all know I have a sweet tooth, but what you didn't know (until now) is that I have a slight obsession with breakfast foods as well.

That aside, one of my good friends- Jennifer- and I were talking about pies this weekend. Why? She is going to her boyfriend's house for Thanksgiving this year and she wants to bring something homemade with her when she visits. Of all the desserts out there to choose from, we both agree that we don't particular like pies, but there is something so charming and traditional about pies that you gotta love'em! It seems like every family has their own pie tradition during the holidays.

For me, my grandma (my dad's mother) made the most amazing apple pie and we've carried on her tradition by making this a all family holiday gatherings. My Mimi (my mom's mom) made the most amazing chocolate meringue pie that I loved even before I loved chocolate (yes, when I was younger I hated chocolate- wish I still had that issue today!) Jennifer was telling me that they love their pecan pies in her house and she wants to make and bring one to share with her boyfriend's family. All this talk about pies had me craving one, the pecan pie in particular, by the end of the conversation.

Strangely enough, yesterday, while reading one of my all-time favorite blogs, The Pioneer Woman, I came across this little beauty-- a delicious recipe for homemade Pecan Pie muffins.

Here is the recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Packed Light Brown Sugar
• ½ cups All-purpose Flour
• 1 cup Chopped Pecans
• ⅔ cups Softened Butter
• 2 whole Eggs Beaten

Instructions:

Preheat oven 350 F.

Grease your muffin pan (whatever size) or use the silicone cups. I grease my silicone muffin cups with Crisco or lard.

In a medium bowl, stir together brown sugar, flour and pecans. In a separate bowl, beat the butter and eggs together until smooth. Stir into the dry ingredients just until combined. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups. Cups should be about 2/3 full. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on wire racks when done.

Option: when you take them out of the oven, place a slice of butter on top and eat warm. You may also use walnuts instead of pecans.

Here's a picture of the finished product:

Enjoy!!!

Much love, xoxo.