Pecan pie muffins go up a notch when combined with yummy semi-sweet chocolate chips and tasty sweetened coconut!
Happy February Guys! Oh how time flies! I can’t believe that we’re in month 2 of 2016 already! How’s your year going? I’m happy to say that I’ve been truly blessed with the success of this dear blog. More and more people are finding my little corner of the internet and enjoying some delicious food! To God be the Glory! I’m looking forward to His continued fulfilled promises in me for the remainder of this Great Year. What about you? Remember that your faith and your patience inherit the promises of God. Hebrews 6:12 (KJV).
Ok. So I got a request way back when to reinvent the ever popular pecan pie muffin. And with the exception of my Sugar Cookie White Hot Chocolate, I’ve noticed that I haven’t posted anything sweet since say the beginning of the December with my Maple Pecan Cinnamon Rolls? Oh boy! What is going on?!?!? I love sweets and I know you do too so let’s get back with the program. 🙂 You guys know how much I love German Chocolate as discussed in my German Chocolate Birthday Cake and German Chocolate Surprise Cupcakes posts last year, right?
Sooooo I decided to put the German Chocolate spin on the pecan pie muffin. Yep! These flavors work so brilliantly together as you’ll see if you try them. Chocolate, coconut and pecans! Pecans, coconut and chocolate..OH MY YUMMY! These are so hard to resist as noted by hubby, mom and dad. It took a whole lotta “Galatians 5:23 Self Control” to walk by these babies and not snag one every time:) They’re just that good!! I hope you’ll try them and share them with others. They will love you for it! Say Grace and enjoy!!
German Chocolate Pecan Pie Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 c. brown sugar
- 1/2 c. flour
- 2 c. pecans chopped
- 3/4 c. chocolate chips
- 1/2 c. coconut
- 2/3 c. butter room temperature
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray baking spray into 12 cupcake liberally.
- In a medium bowl, mix brown sugar and flour. Combine well.
- Add pecans, chocolate chips and coconut until mixed.
- In a large bowl, using a hand mixer cream butter for a couple minutes. Add eggs and mix well. Stir in vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and combine well.
- Fill each well with a scoop of the batter (about 2/3 full).
- Bake for 18-20 minutes. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before removing from the wells. Run a knife around the rims to remove. Say Grace and enjoy immediately!
Adapted from The Girl Who Ate Everything
Wendie says
OMG German Chocolate cake is my weakness! These look FAB!
Felesha says
Thanks Wendie! You will fall in love with these then! Thanks for stopping by!! 🙂
April @ Girl Gone Gourmet says
I’d like a couple of these to start my day! Look so good 🙂
Felesha says
Yep! I ate mine for breakfast too! Yum!!
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
These muffins sound heavenly!!! I love anything with a little coconut!
Felesha says
Liz, they are super yummy! So hard to resist for me!! 🙂
Leslie says
Why oh why did I not find these before my diet? Haha. They look yummy!
Felesha says
Thanks Leslie! I had to eat one (maybe 2) and then give the rest away! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!!
Michele says
I mad a german chocolate cake recently and was saying how there really needs to be portion control (which I lack terribly) with it. These small portions would be just what I need! Great idea!!
Felesha says
You’ll love them Michele! Thanks for stopping by!! 🙂
Shannon Ketchum says
These look fantastic!
Felesha says
Thanks Shannon!
cookilicious says
oh my they are gorgeous..i so wanna eat them up now..thanks for this recipe..will surely give it a try
Felesha says
Be sure to let me know what you think! 🙂
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says
Another awesome recipe from you…..you are lucky I don’t live close…I would be visiting ALL the time.
Felesha says
How sweet Gloria! Thanks so much for stopping by. Ha ha! As fellow foodies, we’d be hanging buddies! 🙂
Lisa says
These look sinfully delicious!
Felesha says
Thanks for stopping by Lisa! 🙂
Tracy | Baking Mischief says
I love that since these are muffins, you can justify having German chocolate and pecan pie for breakfast! They look absolutely gorgeous!
Felesha says
Thanks Tracy! I sure did! LOL! 🙂
Kristen says
Man, your photos are unbelievable! I love german chocolate and can’t wait to try these!
Felesha says
Awww! Thanks so much Kristen! You won’t be disappointed. Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Randy B. says
Wonderful recipe. I like changing recipes around as well, or going up a notch as you mentioned.
Check out how we turned this recipe into a Gluten Free Iron Skillet Pecan Coconut Cake. We even made mention to your blog!!
Check it out here: http://splendidrecipesandmore.com/2016/02/04/gluten-free-iron-skillet-pecan-coconut-cake/
Healing Tomato says
I love the combination of chocolate and pecans. This is a great recipe. It is so perfect for my Sunday Brunch menu
Felesha says
I know, right?!?! So tasty. Have an awesome brunch! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Summer says
These look so moist and satisfying ♥
Felesha says
Thanks Summer!
Kelly says
WOW! In one muffin recipe you’ve managed to combine two of my all time favorite desserts. At some point, in the future, these are going to make there way to church. Thanks!
Felesha says
Enjoy!!! They will absolutely love them, Kelly!!
Wendy says
Hi there, can you tell me why there’s no leavening agent included? Thank you!
Felesha says
Hi Wendy! These delicious muffins mimic pecan pie filling so that’s why no leavening agent is necessary. Should be a gooey texture.