Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Using a standing mixer, combine the cake mix, eggs,

milk and butter and mix until combined

Scoop cupcake batter into the liners, filling 3/4 way full

Bake in the oven for 21 minutes.

While the cupcakes are baking, make the pecan pie filling

Using a medium saucepan stir together all filling ingredients EXCEPT pecans and vanilla.

Bring to a boil.

Remove from heat and stir in pecans and vanilla. Pour into a bowl. Let mixture cool on the counter for 10 minutes and then refrigerate for 1 hour

Scoop out the center of each cupcake and fill with the filling

Using a stand mixer, combine all ingredients and mix on medium speed.

Mix until you see stiffed peaks in your frosting and scoop into piping bag

Preheat oven to 350

Mix the cinnamon and sugar together

Unroll the pie crust and place it onto the cookie sheet

Brush the melted butter onto the top of the pie crust

Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture onto the pie crust

Using the cookie cutter, cut out leafs

Place into the oven for about 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden brown

Allow to cool to room temperature

Using the piping bag, pipe frosting onto the cupcake

Sprinkle some chopped pecans on top and place a maple leaf on top

Enjoy!