Pecan Pie Cupcakes

I found this recipe on http://www.recipezaar.com. I made a batch this afternoon and they're great! They really do taste kind of like a Pecan pie, and it was so easy to make. This one's going into my recipe book!
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Pecan Pie Cupcakes

1 cup - chopped Pecans
1/2 cup - all-purpose Flour
1 cup - Brown Sugar
2/3 cup - melted Butter
2 - Eggs
1 tsp. - Vanilla
1 tsp. - Karo syrup (optional)

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Preheat oven to 350*.
Combine all ingredients and mix well.
Spray a miniature muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
Fill each 3/4 full.
Bake at 350* for approximately 18-25 minutes.
Top with Powdered Sugar.