Description
Indulge in these delightful Mini Pecan Pies, the perfect bite-sized desserts that feature a rich pecan filling enveloped in a buttery shortbread crust. Ideal for any gathering, these mini treats offer a warm and sweet finish to your holiday table. With a delightful crunch and gooey center, they are sure to impress at Thanksgiving or Christmas celebrations. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these Mini Pecan Pies are a must-have for anyone looking to elevate their dessert game.
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 oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray muffin tins with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Mix in cold butter until crumbly, then press into the bottom of each muffin cup.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, dark corn syrup, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Fold in chopped pecans.
- Pour the filling into each crust until almost full.
- Bake for about 40 minutes or until the filling is set and tops are golden.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg