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Pecan Pie Cupcakes with Brown Sugar Frosting

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These pecan pie cupcakes offer the classic flavors of pecan pie in a convenient cupcake form, topped with rich brown sugar frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for frosting), melted
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar (for frosting)
  • 1/4 cup whole milk (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream the softened butter with the packed brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk, mixing just until combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped pecans and corn syrup until evenly distributed.
  7. Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling each about two thirds full.
  8. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
  10. To make the frosting, melt the butter and add brown sugar, stirring for 2 minutes.
  11. Add the milk, bring to a gentle boil, then cool for 10 minutes.
  12. Whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  13. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the brown sugar frosting.

Notes

For a deeper caramel flavor, toast the pecans slightly before chopping.

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Keywords: pecan pie, cupcakes, dessert, brown sugar frosting

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