Pecan Pie Muffins

Pecan Pie Muffins
Makes 24 muffins

1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Combine first 5 ingredients in a large mixing bowl; make a well in center of mixture. Stir together butter, eggs, and vanilla; add to dry ingredients, and stir just until moistened.

Spoon batter evenly into lightly greased miniature muffin pans, filling three-fourths full. Bake at 425° for 8 to 10 minutes