Description
Delicious and bite-sized pecan pie treats featuring a buttery crust, toasted pecans, and a rich, gooey filling. Perfect for parties or a sweet snack, these Pecan Pie Bites combine classic flavors in a convenient mini format.
Ingredients
Scale
Toasted Pecans:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 and 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
Crust:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Filling:
- 1 and 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a mini muffin pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Toast the pecans: In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chopped pecans and toast them for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat.
- Make the crust: In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the softened butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar together until creamy and smooth. Gradually add the flour and salt, and continue beating until the dough is well combined. Take a heaping tablespoon of dough and press it firmly into and up the sides of each mini muffin cup to form a crust shell.
- Prepare filling: In a large bowl, combine 1 and 1/2 cups brown sugar, 3/4 cup light corn syrup, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is smooth and blended. Add the toasted pecans and stir until all are evenly coated with the filling mixture.
- Fill the crusts: Spoon about a tablespoon of the pecan filling into each crust, filling them about 3/4 full. Be careful not to overfill, as the filling will bubble and rise during baking.
- Bake the bites: Place the mini muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until the crusts start to turn golden brown and the filling is set but still slightly gooey.
- Add additional filling: Remove the pan from the oven and let the bites set for about 5 minutes. Then, carefully scoop and spoon another tablespoon of filling onto each baked crust to enhance richness and texture.
- Cool and serve: Allow the pecan pie bites to cool completely in the pan before gently removing them. This helps them firm up and prevents breaking. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- To ensure even toasting, stir pecans frequently to prevent burning.
- Do not overfill the crusts initially, as filling may bubble over during baking.
- Letting the bites cool fully before removing helps them hold their shape better.
- You can substitute light corn syrup with golden syrup or maple syrup for a different flavor.
- Store leftover bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pecan pie bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
