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.

Alayhan Arish
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I'm so glad I found this recipe for pecan bites. They're the perfect snack to satisfy my sweet tooth.


ajay breward
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These pecan bites are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious.


Abdurehmangujjar Abdurehmangujjar
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I love how versatile these pecan bites are. I can add different spices or nuts to change up the flavor.


Dino Malik
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These pecan bites are so delicious and addictive. I can't get enough of them!


Lariah Johnson
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I've never made pecan bites before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. They turned out perfectly!


Kreshnik Rakipi
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These pecan bites are the perfect party food. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


Shahid Pathan
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I love the crunch of these pecan bites. They're the perfect snack to satisfy my sweet tooth.


Akash Dewan
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These pecan bites are a great way to use up leftover pecans. They're also a great gift idea.


1qwruw 1qur
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I was skeptical about these pecan bites at first, but I'm so glad I tried them. They're so delicious!


Selman Mohammed
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These pecan bites are the perfect make-ahead snack. I love having them on hand for when I need a quick and easy treat.


NAVNEET KAUR
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I've made these pecan bites several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of sweet and salty.


alvi roza
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These pecan bites are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Shah Shah
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I love how easy these pecan bites are to make. I can always count on them to turn out perfectly.


Nazmin Akter
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These pecan bites were the perfect treat to bring to my holiday party. They were easy to make and everyone raved about them.


Md Sameul
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I'm not usually a fan of pecans, but these bites were delicious! The combination of the sweet and salty flavors was perfect.


Zach John
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These pecan bites were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.