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Easy Mini Pecan Pies with Flaky Store-Bought Crust

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You can make these simple, bite-sized pecan pies using store-bought dough for quick holiday baking. They have the classic gooey filling and are perfect for parties.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. Unroll the pie crusts onto a lightly floured surface. Use a 3-inch round cookie cutter to cut out circles from the dough. You should get about 10 to 12 circles per crust.
  3. Gently press each dough circle into the prepared muffin tin cups, forming a small shell. Prick the bottom of each shell a few times with a fork.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, corn syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until combined.
  5. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture is smooth.
  6. Place about 4 to 5 pecan halves into the bottom of each pie shell.
  7. Carefully pour the filling mixture over the pecans in each shell, filling them about three-quarters full.
  8. Top each mini pie with a few extra pecan halves, pressing them gently into the filling.
  9. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the crust edges are golden brown and the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  10. Let the mini pecan pies cool completely in the muffin tin on a wire rack before removing them. This helps the filling set properly.
  11. Serve these individual pecan pies plain or with whipped cream.

Notes

  • You can make these mini pecan pies ahead of time. Store them covered at room temperature for up to two days.
  • If you want a richer flavor, substitute brown sugar for half of the granulated sugar in the filling.
  • For easy removal, run a thin knife around the edge of each pie after they have cooled slightly.

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