Best 5 Lil Pecan Pies Recipes

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Welcome to the world of lil pecan pies! These bite-sized treats are a delectable combination of sweet and nutty flavors, perfect for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect lil pecan pies. We'll explore different recipes, provide helpful tips and tricks, and uncover the secrets to making these delectable treats a hit at your next gathering. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate lil pecan pies!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

MINI PECAN PIES RECIPE



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Learn how to make Mini Pecan Pies in a muffin tin! This is an easy recipe that's perfect for the holidays. Make bite sized pecan pies in a mini muffin pan or a cupcake pan. This is the classic Karo Syrup recipe!

Provided by Dorothy Kern

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pie crusts (from scratch or a pack of two)
⅔ cup (158 ml) Karo® Light OR Dark Corn Syrup
2 large eggs
⅔ cup (134g) granulated sugar
1 tablespoon (14g) melted butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (120g) chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a mini muffin pans or cupcake tins with flour nonstick cooking spray or grease and flour them.
  • Working with one pie crust at a time, unroll each crust. Use a large round cookie cutter (about 2-inches diameter for mini pies and 3-inches for cupcake sized) to cut circles of pie dough, rerolling as needed.
  • Press each circle in the bottom of the prepared muffin pan.
  • Mix corn syrup, eggs, sugar, butter and vanilla using a spoon. Stir in pecans. Spoon a bit of filling into each pie crust. Be careful not to overfill them.
  • Baking time: Mini pies 20-25 minutes, Cupcake sized pies 25-30 minutes.
  • As soon as they come out of the oven, check to see if any filling spilled over to the pan. If so, use a knife to carefully scrape it away from the pan. The filling will harden as it cools making it hard to remove the pies from the pan. Cool completely before removing from the pan, use a butter knife to help loosen each pie.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 132 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 71 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 11 g

MINI SOUTHERN PECAN PIES



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These tasty, pecan-filled mini pies are great for the holidays or an easy, elegant dessert anytime. The use of light corn syrup lets the pecan goodness shine through, rather than overwhelming with sugary sweetness. Be careful when eating these - if you get some of the filling on your face, your tongue may beat you to death trying to get to it! Try serving warm with vanilla ice cream. Serve warm or cool and place in airtight containers up to 1 week.

Provided by Squankdog

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups pecan halves
1 cup white sugar
3 eggs, beaten
½ cup light corn syrup
½ cup dark corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
18 (3 inch) ready-to-bake pie shells

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place pecans on a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.
  • Mix sugar, eggs, light corn syrup, dark corn syrup, butter, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl; fold in pecans. Spoon 1/4 cup pecan mixture into each pie shell. Place pies on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pies are slightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Cholesterol 34.7 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 163 mg, Sugar 21.5 g

LI'L PECAN PIES



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These tempting little tarts have all the rich traditional taste of a full-size pecan pie in a much smaller package. The tarts are perfect for two. -Christine Boitos, Livonia, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons shortening
4 teaspoons cold water
FILLING:
1/3 cup pecan halves
1 large egg
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes., Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a 6-in. circle. Transfer to two 4-1/2-in. tart pans; fit pastry into pans, trimming if necessary. Arrange pecans in shells., In another small bowl, whisk egg, brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla. Pour over pecans. Place shells on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Top with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 734 calories, Fat 34g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 104g carbohydrate (65g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

MINI PECAN PIES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup (about 5 tablespoons) salted butter, melted
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons whiskey
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 large eggs, beaten
1 heaping cup chopped pecans plus 14 whole pecans
14 prepared mini pie shells in disposable pans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix together the granulated sugar, corn syrup, maple syrup, butter, brown sugar, whiskey, vanilla, salt and eggs in a bowl.
  • Divide the chopped pecans among the pie shells. Pour the syrup mixture over the top and put a whole pecan on top of each. Bake until just set, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool.

MINI PECAN PIES



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These sweet little Mini Pecan Pies are the perfect dessert to share at a gathering. Guests may think these treats are too cute to eat, but they'll be digging in soon enough! And our Mini Pecan Pies recipe makes 16 bite-size servings in just 30 minutes, so you'll have plenty to go around.

Provided by Nikki Gladd

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 1/4 cups water
1 tablespoon salted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups pecan halves, chopped
16 pecan halves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. From 1 box Pillsbury™ refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box, unroll 1 crust on work surface. Use 3-inch round cutter to cut 8 rounds, and place on outsides of cups of upside-down nonstick mini muffin pan, skipping every other one. Repeat with second crust.
  • Bake about 8 minutes or until golden. Cool 5 minutes; remove shells from pan to cooling rack to cool completely.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, mix 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch and 1 1/4 cups water. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon salted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 1/2 cups pecan halves, chopped. Cool 10 minutes.
  • Fill each shell with cooled pecan mixture; top each with pecan half. Serve immediately, or refrigerate and serve within 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use a food processor to quickly and easily chop the pecans.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk or half and half instead.
  • Be careful not to overcook the pies, as they will become dry and crumbly.
  • Let the pies cool completely before serving, so that the filling has time to set.

Conclusion:

These mini pecan pies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these pies a try!

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