Pecan Pie Cupcakes

These cupcakes are like mini-pecan pies...with lots of caramel goodness. Try these for your Thanksgiving or Holiday dessert this year!

Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamiesrabbits/6428214495/in/photostream/

You'll Need:

For cupcake part:

1 cup chopped pecans

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup butter, melted
2 eggs

 

For topping:

1 cup chopped pecans

Melted Caramel (caramel squares work great)

optional: Tiny cookie cutouts for top

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine all ingredients and mix well.
3. Spray a miniature muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray
4. Fill each 3/4 full.
5. Bake in preheated oven for approx. 18 minutes.
6. Pour teaspoon of melted caramel on top, then sprinkle crushed pecans.
7. Let cool!
8. Serve in cupcake tins.

 

~Sizza