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Pecan Pie Cupcakes/Muffins

• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2/3 cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 1-2 tsp vanilla extract
• optional topping - dried cranberries (I opt out.)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Beat butter, vanilla and sugar together, then add eggs, one at a time.
3. Mix in flour, careful not to over-mix, then fold in pecans (reserve a few for the top).
4. Spray a miniature muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray or line with paper.
5. Fill each cup 3/4 full and sprinkle with a few of the reserved pecans. 
6. Bake in preheated oven for approximately 18 minutes.

Makes 24 mini muffins/cakes, 127 Calories each (12g carbs)