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
OMG German Chocolate cake is my weakness! These look FAB!
Thanks Wendie! You will fall in love with these then! Thanks for stopping by!! 🙂
I’d like a couple of these to start my day! Look so good 🙂
Yep! I ate mine for breakfast too! Yum!!
These muffins sound heavenly!!! I love anything with a little coconut!
Liz, they are super yummy! So hard to resist for me!! 🙂
Why oh why did I not find these before my diet? Haha. They look yummy!
Thanks Leslie! I had to eat one (maybe 2) and then give the rest away! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!!
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!!
You’ll love them Michele! Thanks for stopping by!! 🙂
These look fantastic!
Thanks Shannon!
oh my they are gorgeous..i so wanna eat them up now..thanks for this recipe..will surely give it a try
Be sure to let me know what you think! 🙂
Another awesome recipe from you…..you are lucky I don’t live close…I would be visiting ALL the time.
How sweet Gloria! Thanks so much for stopping by. Ha ha! As fellow foodies, we’d be hanging buddies! 🙂
These look sinfully delicious!
Thanks for stopping by Lisa! 🙂
I love that since these are muffins, you can justify having German chocolate and pecan pie for breakfast! They look absolutely gorgeous!
Thanks Tracy! I sure did! LOL! 🙂
Man, your photos are unbelievable! I love german chocolate and can’t wait to try these!
Awww! Thanks so much Kristen! You won’t be disappointed. Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
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/
I love the combination of chocolate and pecans. This is a great recipe. It is so perfect for my Sunday Brunch menu
I know, right?!?! So tasty. Have an awesome brunch! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
These look so moist and satisfying ♥
Thanks Summer!
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!
Enjoy!!! They will absolutely love them, Kelly!!
Hi there, can you tell me why there’s no leavening agent included? Thank you!
Hi Wendy! These delicious muffins mimic pecan pie filling so that’s why no leavening agent is necessary. Should be a gooey texture.