Butter Pecan Cupcakes

January 10. 1986


2/3 c. pecans, chopped
2 T. oleo
1 1/4 c. sugar
2 t. vanilla
1/2 c. oleo
2 eggs
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 t. baking powder
1/4 t. salt
1/3 c.milk
1 tub pecan frosting

Place nuts in a baking dish with the 2 T. oleo and toast at 350* for 15 minutes, stirring often. In a medium mixing bowl, cream sugar, the 1/2 c. oleo and vanilla until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix dry ingredients together and add alternately with milk. Beat 2 minutes. Fold in nuts. Spoon into greased 18 count muffin cups half full. Bake at 375* for  20 minutes  Cool and frost.

My daughters brought friends home from school and was proud to serve these.

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