Bourbon Pecan Muffins

These Bourbon Pecan Muffins are a great recipe to have on hand for the holiday weekend.  They are a great item at any brunch and you are sure to only have barely a crumb left over on the plate.  They pair wonderfully with the BVC Southern Charm.  

It's a simple recipe that won't take up too much of your time as you get ready for any festivity.  As Father's Day is just around the corner, the Bourbon Pecan Muffins are a great item to keep in mind and have ready for those special Dads when they wake up in the morning.

Bourbon Pecan Muffins

Ingredients

1 cup packed light brown sugar

1/2 cup all purpose flour

2 1/2 cups chopped pecans

1/4 tsp. salt

2/3 cups butter (softened)

2 eggs, beaten

2 TBSP bourbon (optional)  (The bourbon actually helps cut down on some of the sweetness and gives the muffin a more well rounded flavor.  The muffins are just as good without the bourbon.  If you do use bourbon, Knob Creek is a favorite brand)

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2.  Grease a muffin tin.  These muffins will stick if you do not grease the pan.

3.  In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, pecans, and salt.

4.  In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the butter, eggs.  Add bourbon.  (the consistency will look somewhat like cottage cheese so not to worry)

5.  Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients just until well combined.

6.  Spoon batter into muffin tins about 2/3 full.

7.  For regular sized muffins bake 15-17 minutes.  (They also make great mini muffins in which case you should bake for 12-13 minutes.)

8.  When you take the muffins out of the oven run a knife around the edges.

Yields 12 regular muffins