Rich and Chewy Pecan Pie Muffins

                                                                                                                  
1  cup chopped pecans
1  cup brown sugar, packed
1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
1  teaspoon wheat germ (optional)
2  large eggs
2⁄3 cup butter, melted (1 1/3 sticks butter)
1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
Preheat oven to 350*F.
Place paper(or foil) liners in 9 muffin cups and spray with nonstick spray.
In a large bowl, combine the pecans, sugar, flour, and wheat germ(if using). Make a well in the center of the mixture.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until foamy. Add the melted butter and vanilla, stir to combine. Pour the egg mixutre into the well in the dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
Spoon the batter into the cups, filling each two thirds full.
Bake the muffins 20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in a muffin. Remove the muffins from the pans immediately and cool on wire racks. Enjoy!