Mini Pecan Pies
Mini Pecan Pies are the perfect bite-sized dessert that combines a buttery shortbread crust with a sweet and nutty pecan filling. These delightful treats are easy to make and are ideal for any festive occasion, whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a casual get-together. With their rich flavor profile and adorable size, they’re sure to impress your guests and become a favorite at your dessert table. Customize them by adding chocolate chips or other nuts to make them uniquely yours!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Makes approximately 24 mini pies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup cold butter
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup dark corn syrup
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly spray two muffin tins with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in the cold butter until crumbly.
- Press about one tablespoon of dough into each muffin cup.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, dark corn syrup, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until combined. Stir in chopped pecans.
- Pour two tablespoons of filling into each crust.
- Bake for about 40 minutes until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
- Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie (35g)
- Calories: 162
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 61mg
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