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Easy & Gooey Mini Pecan Pies (Perfect for Thanksgiving Make-Ahead)

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Make these bite-sized mini pecan pies with a flaky crust and sweet, gooey filling. They are simple to prepare and ideal for holiday parties or individual dessert servings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (14.1 ounces) refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan halves

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. Unroll the pie crusts. Use a 3-inch round cookie cutter to cut out circles from the dough. You should get about 12 circles per crust.
  3. Gently press each dough circle into the cups of the prepared muffin tin, forming a small crust shell.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, corn syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, melted butter, and salt until well combined.
  5. Stir in the pecan halves until they are evenly coated in the filling mixture.
  6. Spoon the pecan filling evenly into the prepared crusts, filling each shell about three-quarters full.
  7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the crust edges are golden brown and the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  8. Let the mini pies cool completely in the muffin tin on a wire rack before carefully removing them. These are great for make ahead holiday desserts.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute 1 tablespoon of the corn syrup with bourbon when making the filling.
  • If you do not have a standard muffin tin, you can use a mini-muffin tin, but reduce the baking time by about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • These individual pecan pie servings freeze well. Cool completely, then place them in an airtight container and freeze for up to one month. Thaw them at room temperature before serving.

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