Description
Pecan Pie Bites are delightful mini desserts that capture the essence of traditional pecan pie in a convenient, bite-sized form. These sweet treats feature a buttery crust filled with a rich, nutty filling made from toasted pecans and brown sugar. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a festive gathering or a casual snack, these bites are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. With quick preparation and simple ingredients, you can easily whip up a batch of these delectable morsels to share with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 and 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 and 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a mini muffin pan with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chopped pecans and toast for about 10 minutes until golden.
- In an electric mixer, beat the softened butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar until creamy. Add the flour and salt; mix until combined.
- Press a heaping tablespoon of dough into each muffin cup to form crusts.
- In a bowl, combine the remaining brown sugar, light corn syrup, melted butter, and vanilla. Fold in the toasted pecans and spoon into each crust until three-quarters full.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until the crusts are golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes before adding more filling if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg