Pecan Pie In a Mug Recipe: A Great Alternative to a Whole Pie Desserts Holidays Pies Cakes/Cupcakes

The fall season makes many of us crave pecan pie. When you need a pecan pie fix but don't want to make a whole pie, this pecan pie mug recipe is for you. It makes two, so be sure to share.

To make this sweet, ooey gooey pecan pie in a mug you will need butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, salt, an egg, pecans and either graham crackers or gingersnaps. The ingredients cook in a mug in the microwave for about 2 minutes. Now grab a spoon and get ready to dig in!

Top this pecan pie mug cake recipe with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Serve hot or warm. This would be a fun recipe for the family to make together for dessert. 

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• dash of salt
• 1 egg
• 2/3 cup chopped pecans
• 2 graham crackers or gingersnap cookies, crushed (about 2 tablespoons)
• pecans and additional crushed cookies, for the top

Recipe Notes

• You can use agave nectar or honey instead of maple syrup.

• Try chopped almonds, walnuts or cashews instead of pecans.

Here's how to make it: 

1. In a bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, salt, egg and chopped nuts. 
2. Put 1 tablespoon on the crushed cookies onto the bottom of each mug. 
3. Divide the filling between the two mugs. 
4. Microwave for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until set but still a little jiggly. 
5. Decorate the top with the pecan halves and more crushed cookies. 

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