*pumpkin spice cupcakes with candied pecans*

How To Make *pumpkin spice cupcakes with candied pecans*

• 1

  Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2

  In a non-stick skillet, cook pecans and 2 tablespoons sugar on low heat, stirring constantly, for about 8 minutes. Spread pecans on wax paper and sprinkle with remaining sugar. Toss and set aside.
• 3

  In a large bowl, beat together cake mix, water, oil, pumpkin, eggs and pumpkin pie spice with electric mixer 30 seconds on low speed, then medium for 2 minutes.
• 4

  Put baking cups in each 24 regular size muffin cups. Divide mix evenly among cups (2/3 full). Bake 20-24 minutes. Cool completely and frost. Sprinkle pecans onto frosting and press in lightly.
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