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Mini Pecan Pies Recipe

Mini Pecan Pies, or Pecan Hand Pies, are the perfect Thanksgiving dessert recipe. Freezer friendly and easy to make, your family will LOVE these treats.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 194 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • ⅔ cup light corn syrup
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cups Chopped Pecans
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 boxes refrigerated pie crust *see notes
  • 1 large egg divided

Instructions

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  1. In a small saucepan, over medium heat, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Stir continuously until butter melts and mixture begins to boil. Boil until bubbly for about 2 full minutes. Remove from heat.
  2. Stir in chopped pecans, vanilla extract, and kosher salt. Set aside to cool while preparing the pie crust.
  3. Either making a homemade pie crust or using refrigerated dough, unroll crust and use a 4-inch circle cutter to create hand pies. Re-roll scraps of pie crust to get approximately 24 circles.
  4. In 2 small bowls, separate one egg...with the whites going into one bowl and the yolk in the other bowl. Whisk each one separately. Set aside.
  5. Using a 1 Tablespoon scoop, spoon warm pecan pie filling onto each pie crust circle. Use a pastry brush, and brush the edges of the pie crust with the egg WHITES.
  6. Fold each pie crust in half and pinch edges. Use a fork to poke the top of each hand pie.
  7. Brush the tops of each hand pie with egg YOLK. Place each hand pie on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
  8. In a preheated 425 degree F oven, bake hand pies for about 15 minutes, until lightly browned.
  9. Remove and cool on a wire rack. Drizzle with caramel and chocolate if desired.

Notes

  • You'll need enough pie crust for 4 single crust pies. This equates to two boxes of refrigerated pie crust. Or try using our homemade pie crust.
  • Our homemade chocolate syrup is perfect for drizzling on top.

Nutrition Information

Calories 194kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 14mg (5%) Sodium 98mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 16g (32%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 194

% Daily Value*

Calories 194kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 98mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 16g 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.