Mini Pecan Pies.

Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Mini Pecan Pies—perfect for holidays, parties, or just a sweet treat!

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🥧 Ingredients (Makes 12 mini pies)

For the crust:

• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 3–4 tbsp ice water

For the filling:

• ¾ cup light corn syrup
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups pecan halves

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🔥 Instructions

1. Make the crust

1. In a bowl, mix flour and salt.
2. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add ice water gradually, stirring until dough forms.
4. Chill for 30 minutes, then roll out and cut circles to fit your mini muffin tin.

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2. Prepare the filling

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
2. Stir in pecan halves.

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3. Assemble the pies

1. Press dough circles into a greased mini muffin tin.
2. Pour the filling into each crust, leaving a tiny gap at the top.

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4. Bake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Bake for 20–25 minutes until filling is set and crust is golden.
3. Let cool completely before removing from the tin.

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💡 Tips

• Use a mix of chopped and whole pecans for texture variation.
• Add a pinch of cinnamon or a splash of bourbon for extra flavor.
• Serve with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent treat.

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Mini pecan pies are perfect for parties, gifting, or just satisfying a sweet tooth in bite-sized portions.

If you want, I can also give a quick 15-minute no-bake version that’s just as delicious!

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