Description
Delight your guests with these Mini Pecan Pies, a charming twist on the classic dessert that combines a buttery shortbread crust with a rich, sweet filling packed with crunchy pecans. These bite-sized treats are perfect for any occasion, from festive gatherings to casual family dinners. Their individual servings make them ideal for sharing, and their adorable presentation is sure to impress. With easy preparation steps and simple ingredients, you’ll find that these mini pies not only taste fantastic but also elevate your dessert table effortlessly.
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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray two muffin tins with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and brown sugar, then cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into muffin tin cups to form the crusts.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs until beaten; add corn syrup, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth and stir in chopped pecans.
- Pour the filling into each crust-filled muffin cup until just full. Bake for about 40 minutes or until set. Allow cooling slightly before removing from muffin tins.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg