Pecan Pie Muffins Easy Southern Comfort in a Muffin

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, oil, egg, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix! A few lumps are okay.
5. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, egg, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir in the chopped pecans.
6. Fill each muffin cup about halfway full with the muffin batter.
7. Spoon the pecan pie filling over the batter in each muffin cup, distributing evenly.
8. Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (or with a few moist crumbs attached).
9. Let the muffins cool in the muffin tin for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.