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Mini Pecan Pies

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These mini pecan pies pack all the rich, gooey, nutty flavor of a traditional pecan pie into individual servings. With a flaky homemade crust and classic sweet filling, they’re perfect for parties, holidays, or a simple dessert craving.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 mini pies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • For the crust:
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3–4 tablespoons cold water
  • For the filling:
  • 1 cup pecan halves, plus extra for topping
  • ¾ cup light or dark corn syrup
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing just until dough comes together.
  3. Roll out dough on a floured surface and cut circles to fit a 12-cup mini muffin tin. Press each round into the cups.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and salt. Stir in pecan halves.
  5. Spoon filling into crusts, about three-quarters full. Top each with 1–2 extra pecans.
  6. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until filling is set and crust is golden.
  7. Cool completely in the pan before removing and serving.

Notes

  • Add cinnamon or nutmeg to the filling for warmth.
  • Stir in chopped dark chocolate for a rich twist.
  • To reduce sweetness, decrease corn syrup slightly and increase pecans.
  • Let pies cool fully before removing from tin to avoid breaking.
  • Store chilled for freshness or serve at room temperature.

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