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Pecan Pie Bites Recipe

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Deliciously rich and bite-sized pecan pies featuring a buttery crust filled with a gooey, sweet pecan filling. These Pecan Pie Bites are perfect for holiday parties or anytime you crave a classic pecan pie in a convenient mini form.

Ingredients

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For Toasted Pecans

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 and 1/2 cups pecans, chopped

For Crust

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For Filling

  • 1 and 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a mini muffin pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking and set it aside.
  2. Toast pecans: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the chopped pecans and toast them, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes or until they turn golden brown. This enhances their flavor and adds a nice crunch.
  3. Make crusts: In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the softened butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar until creamy and smooth. Add the flour and salt, then beat again until the dough is well combined. Take a heaping tablespoon of dough and firmly press it into the bottom and up the sides of each mini muffin cup to form a crust.
  4. Prepare filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 and 1/2 cups brown sugar, light corn syrup, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth, then fold in the toasted pecans until they are well coated with the syrupy mixture.
  5. Assemble and bake: Spoon about one tablespoon of the pecan filling into each prepared crust, filling them about three-quarters full to prevent overflow during baking. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the crusts begin to turn golden brown.
  6. Add additional filling and cool: Remove the pan from the oven and let the bites set for 5 minutes. Then carefully scoop another tablespoon of filling on top of each bite for extra gooeyness. Allow the pecan pie bites to cool completely in the pan before gently removing them to serve.

Notes

  • Be careful not to overfill the crusts initially as the filling will bubble over during baking.
  • Letting the bites cool completely ensures they firm up and are easier to remove from the pan without breaking.
  • For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or a splash of bourbon to the filling mixture.
  • Store leftover bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • You can substitute toasted walnuts for pecans if preferred.

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