🥧 Mini Pecan Pie Bites
📖 Description
These bite-sized treats are like classic pecan pie in cookie form—rich, buttery, and packed with crunchy pecans in a sweet caramel-like filling. They have a soft, slightly chewy base with a glossy, nutty topping that’s perfect for holidays, parties, or quick desserts without baking a full pie.
📝 Ingredients
For the crust/base:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tbsp sugar
For the pecan filling:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup corn syrup (or maple syrup)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven:
Set oven to 175°C (350°F). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin. - Make the crust:
Mix flour, butter, and sugar until a soft dough forms.
Press small amounts into the bottom of each muffin cup. - Prepare filling:
In a bowl, mix brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, egg, vanilla, and salt.
Stir in chopped pecans. - Assemble:
Spoon the pecan mixture over each crust, filling almost to the top. - Bake:
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the tops are set and golden. - Cool:
Let them cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully remove.
❓ Q&A
Q: Can I use maple syrup instead of corn syrup?
Yes! Maple syrup adds a deeper, slightly richer flavor.
Q: How do I keep them from sticking?
Grease the pan well or use mini cupcake liners.
Q: Can I make these without a crust?
You can, but they’ll be more like chewy pecan clusters than pie bites.
Q: How should I store them?
Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.