Best 2 Crunchy Pecan Bites Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet and crunchy pecan bites, a delectable treat that will tantalize your taste buds. These bite-sized morsels, crafted with the perfect blend of pecans, sugar, and butter, offer a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. Whether served as an afternoon snack or presented as a dessert at your next gathering, pecan bites are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for creating these irresistible treats.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRUNCHY PECAN PIE BITES



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Mini-pecan pies in packaged phyllo pastry shells. Easy, impressive and absolutely delicious. Southern Living recipe, I think from 11/2007. Just remember to keep stirring the pecan/syrup mixture as you fill the shells to keep the nuts and moisture evenly incorporated. They are great as gifts.

Provided by Palmetto Cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 47m

Yield 60 mini tartlets

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups chopped pecans
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup dark corn syrup
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
5 (2 1/8 ounce) packages frozen frozen mini- miniature phyllo cups

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Bake/toast pecans in single layer in a shallow pan 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant.
  • Stir together sugar and corn syrup in a medium bowl. Stir in pecan, eggs and next 3 ingredients.
  • Spoon about 1 heaping tsp pecan mixture into each pastry shell (remember to keep stiring the mixture) and place on 2 large baking sheets.
  • Bake at 350 for 20 to 22 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks and let cool completely (about 30 minutes). Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days (not sure how well they freeze; they don't last that long at my house).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.1, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 10.3, Sodium 42.2, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 3.8, Protein 1.2

CRUNCHY PECAN BITES



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I recently found this on the Taste of Home site. Everyone I've made these for has given these little gems a thumbs up. They are easy and delicious for the holidays.

Provided by Marjorie Harper

Categories     Cookies

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 c chopped pecans
3/4 c sugar
3/4 c dark corn syrup
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 Tbsp melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt
5 2.1 oz pkgs frozen mini phyllo pastry shells

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant.
  • 2. Stir together sugar and corn syrup in a medium bowl. Stir in pecans, eggs, and next 3 ingredients.
  • 3. Spoon about 1 heaping teaspooonful pecan mixture into each pastry shell, and place on 2 large baking sheets.
  • 4. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 22 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks, and let cool completely about 30 minutes. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • 5. For Mini Pecan Pies: Substitute 1 1/2 8 ounce packages frozen tart shells for frozen mini pastry shells. Prepare recipe as directed through step 2. Spoon about 1/4 cup pecan mixture into each tart shell. Place tart shells on a large baking sheet. Proceed with recipe as directed in step 4 increasing baking time to 25 to 30 minutes ur until set. Makes 1 dozen.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your pecan bites.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the dough tough. Mix it just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before dipping them in chocolate. This will help the chocolate set properly.
  • Use a variety of toppings. You can use chopped nuts, sprinkles, or even sea salt to add extra flavor and texture to your pecan bites.

Conclusion:

Crunchy pecan bites are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these tasty cookies that will be enjoyed by everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet snack, give crunchy pecan bites a try!

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