Mini Pecan Pies Bite Sized (Printable)

Rich, buttery bite-sized treats with flaky crusts and sweet pecan filling, ideal for parties and holidays.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pie Crust

01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 2-3 tablespoons cold water

→ Pecan Filling

05 - 3/4 cup light brown sugar
06 - 1/2 cup light corn syrup
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
11 - 1 cup pecan halves or pieces, chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup mini muffin pan thoroughly.
02 - In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add cold water, mixing until the dough just comes together.
03 - Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface. Cut twelve 3-inch circles and gently press each into the wells of the mini muffin tin.
04 - In another bowl, whisk together brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, egg, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Stir in chopped pecans.
05 - Spoon the filling evenly into the prepared crusts, about 1 tablespoon per pie.
06 - Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
07 - Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully remove and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve as is, or with a dollop of whipped cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The buttery crust practically melts against the sweet gooey filling
  • They look impressive but come together faster than youd expect
  • Everyone can grab one without utensils making them perfect party food
02 -
  • Press the dough into the muffin cups quickly before the butter warms up or it will shrink in the oven
  • The filling continues setting as it cools so they might seem slightly jiggly when you pull them out
  • Run a thin knife around the edges while still warm if they stick to the pan
03 -
  • Toast the pecans in a dry pan for 3 minutes before adding to the filling
  • If the edges brown too fast tent with foil for the last 5 minutes

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