Pecan Pie Muffins

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Submitted by: Melynda Hoffman from Fort Wayne, IN

1 c. chopped pecans
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. butter or coconut oil, melted and cooled slightly

Mix pecans, brown sugar and flour in a large bowl; make a well in the center and set aside. In a separate bowl, beat eggs just until foamy; stir in butter or oil. Add pecan mixture to egg mixture; stir just until moistened. Spoon batter into 9 muffin cups greased only on the bottom, filling 2/3 full. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden. Promptly remove muffins from muffin tin; cool on a wire rack. Makes 9 muffins.

Mix pecans, brown sugar and flour in a large bowl; make a well in the center and set aside. In a separate bowl, beat eggs just until foamy; stir in butter or oil. Add pecan mixture to egg mixture; stir just until moistened. Spoon batter into 9 muffin cups greased only on the bottom, filling 2/3 full. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden. Promptly remove muffins from muffin tin; cool on a wire rack. Makes 9 muffins.