Mini Pecan Pies Recipe
Mini pecan pies are perfect bite-sized treats. They combine buttery crust with sweet pecan filling. These individual desserts are ideal for parties.
Equipment
- 12-cup mini muffin tin
- Rolling Pin
- Mixing bowls (2 medium)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Fork for mixing
- Cooling rack
- Small cookie scoop
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cold butter cubed
- 2-3 tablespoons cold water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix flour and salt in bowl.
- Cut cold butter into flour mixture.
- Add cold water gradually until dough forms.
- Roll dough thin on floured surface.
- Cut circles slightly larger than muffin cups.
- Press dough into greased muffin tin.
- Whisk eggs in separate bowl thoroughly.
- Add brown sugar to beaten eggs.
- Stir in melted butter and vanilla.
- Mix in chopped pecans and salt.
- Divide filling evenly among crusts.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden.
- Cool in pan for 5 minutes.
- Remove carefully to cooling rack.
Notes
- Cold dough prevents shrinking during baking and creates flakier crusts.
- Leave small space at top to prevent overflow during baking process.
- Lightly toasting pecans enhances flavor and adds extra crunchiness.
- This ensures smooth mixing and better texture consistency.
- Filling should be set but still slightly jiggly in center.