Pecan Pie Cupcakes - Cupcake Fanatic

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose soft-wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Paper baking cups
• Vegetable cooking spray
• 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1 cup dark corn syrup
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup toasted pecans
• Piecrust Leaves: 1/2 (14.1-oz) package refrigerated pie crusts