Pecan Pie Muffins 2

From the kitchen of: Dawn Corbin
Ingredients
1 c. light brown sugar
1/2 c. flour
1 c. pecans
2/3 c. softened butter
2 eggs
Directions
Heat oven to 350ºF. Blend dry ingredients well set aside. Beat eggs and shortening until well blended. Stir in dry ingredients just until combined. Spoon into mini muffin cups, either lined or greased. Makes 24 if you keep batter just below the top edge of cups, if you heap it at all you will get 18-20. Bake for 20 minutes.