This is a Chritmas Cookie size version of a Pecan Pie. On one of our family trips a few years ago, Chelsea, tasted a piece of pecan pie. She loved it!!!! So when I found this recipe years ago I gave it a try. She loved it and I have been making it for years now. They really are like a slice of pecan pie all in a tiny bite. YUMMM!!!!
MINI PECAN PIES
FOR THE CRUST
1/4 CUP BUTTER
1/2 CUP SUGAR
4 OZ CREAM CHEESE SOFTENED
1 EGG
1 3/4 CUP ALL PURPOSE FLOUR
FOR THE FILLING
1/3 CUP LIGHT CORN SYRUP
1/3 CUP DARK CORN SYRUP
1/2 CUP SUGAR
2 TBLSP BUTTER MELTED
2 EGGS
1 TSP VANILLA
3/4 CUP CRUSHED PECANS
1/3 CUP BROWN SUGAR
1 TSP CINNAMON
1/4 TSP CLOVES
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
We will first prepare the crust. Cream butter, cream cheese and sugar in the bowl of a stand up mixer or using a hand mixer.
MINI PECAN PIES
FOR THE CRUST
1/4 CUP BUTTER
1/2 CUP SUGAR
4 OZ CREAM CHEESE SOFTENED
1 EGG
1 3/4 CUP ALL PURPOSE FLOUR
FOR THE FILLING
1/3 CUP LIGHT CORN SYRUP
1/3 CUP DARK CORN SYRUP
1/2 CUP SUGAR
2 TBLSP BUTTER MELTED
2 EGGS
1 TSP VANILLA
3/4 CUP CRUSHED PECANS
1/3 CUP BROWN SUGAR
1 TSP CINNAMON
1/4 TSP CLOVES
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
We will first prepare the crust. Cream butter, cream cheese and sugar in the bowl of a stand up mixer or using a hand mixer.
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Add the egg and beat until smooth.....
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Next add the flour gradually in small additions until completely incorporated.
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Wrap your dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for atleast an hour.
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Prepare your mini muffin pans. Spray with cooking spray. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and drop into each muffin cup.
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Form each ball into each cup using your finger to mold the dough about 3/4 of the way up all sides like I did......
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Great....now prepare the filling!!! This part is very easy. Just combine all of the ingredients into a small bowl......
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Now fill each cup with a teaspoon full.....
Bake at 350 degrees for 14 to 16 minutes. Let cool just for a minute and then pop them right out and allow to completely cool. This is actually a great crust to use for so many different fillings. We will have to remember to get back to these. My mind is running wild with possibilities!! These are also a nice addition to your cookie platters. I dusted some with some powdered sugar........
Others.....can you say CARMEL DRIZZLE!!!!!! Serve these on a platter with a small bowl of carmel in the middle and let your guests drizzle it on themselves.......YUMMM!!
A nice change from those sweet, sugary cookies. Give them a try, if you like Pecan Pie, you will love these!!!!
ENJOY!!!! ALL GOOD STUFF!!!!!
