Mini Pecan Pies

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Mini Pecan Pies

These mini pecan pies have a buttery, flaky crust filled with a rich, gooey pecan filling. They’re perfect for holidays, parties, or whenever you want a small individual dessert without making a full-size pie.

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 4–5 tablespoons ice water

For the filling:

  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Make the crust: In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing just until the dough comes together. Don’t overwork it.
  3. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it, and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  4. Prepare the filling: In another bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, egg, vanilla, and salt. Stir in the chopped pecans.
  5. Prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin pan.
  6. Roll the dough: Roll the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about ⅛-inch thickness. Cut out circles slightly larger than the muffin cups.
  7. Fill the muffin pan: Gently press one dough circle into each muffin cup, making sure it reaches up the sides.
  8. Add the pecan filling: Spoon the filling into each crust, filling each one about ¾ full. Don’t overfill because the filling will bubble while baking.
  9. Bake: Bake for approximately 20–25 minutes, until the crust is golden and the filling is set around the edges with a slight jiggle in the center.
  10. Cool: Let the mini pies cool in the pan for about 10–15 minutes, then carefully remove them and place them on a wire rack.

Serving Tip

Serve the mini pecan pies slightly warm with whipped cream or a small scoop of vanilla ice cream. For an extra touch, drizzle them with a little caramel sauce before serving.

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