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Mini Southern Pecan Pies

Craving a bite of the perfect pecan pie? Our recipe for Mini Southern Pecan Pies has you covered. Created using muffin tins, these pies pack a punch of flavor with an optional hint of bourbon. They’re the perfect dessert to serve up at your next holiday gathering. Savor the sweetness of this classic treat in mini pecan pie cups that everyone will love!  Make mini bourbon pecan pies using  this easy bourbon pecan pie recipe and some muffin tins.   

 

Mini Southern Pecan Pies

 

Uncover the secret to making your holiday dessert table stand out with these Mini Southern Pecan Pies. A perfect blend of dark corn syrup, melted butter, premium bourbon, fresh eggs and pecans nestled in a flaky, golden crust, these little pies are as delicious as they are adorable. Crafted with love and baked to perfection, they’re sure to become a new family favorite. Plus, they’re just the right size to satisfy your sweet tooth without overindulging.

 

Pecan pie is my favorite holiday pie and it’s my favorite pie of all time.  And we have an amazing Bourbon Pecan Pie Recipe that we enjoy year after year.  A couple years ago our daughter used that recipe to make mini pecan pies using the same idea of our Mini Pumpkin Pies.  Oh my goodness, they were delicious!   And now these Mini Southern Pecan Pies have became a family favorite. 

 

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mini pecan pies

 

Uncover the secret to making your holiday dessert table stand out with these Mini Southern Pecan Pies. A perfect blend of dark corn syrup,  Even though we use bourbon in these mini pecan pies, it is optional.  It’s only 2 Tablespoons and the alcohol cooks off leaving the smooth flavor.    We believe these pies taste better with the addition of bourbon but we know many that leave out the bourbon and loves them.

 

Mini Southern Pecan Pie Recipe:

Ingredients:

  • 3 Tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup dark corn syrup, we use Karo Syrup
  • 2 Tablespoons of good Bourbon, optional
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 2- 9 inch unbaked pie crusts

 

Equipment Needed:

 

How to make these Southern Mini Bourbon Pecan Pies:

 

cutting out dough

 

Preheat oven to 350°F .    Roll pie dough out on a lightly floured surface.   Use a 3-inch round biscuit cutter, cut out rounds rerolling and cutting until all the dough is gone.  You should have about 16-18 rounds of mini pie crusts.
 

mini pie cups

 

Spray your muffin pans with a non-stick cooking spray.   Carefully place each dough round into each muffin cup, pressing down to form a mini pie crust.
 
Mini pie crusts
 
Continue until all the pie dough is gone.  Each crust should should come up on the sides a little more than halfway.  You should have 14-16 mini pie crusts. 
 
Bourbon Pecan Pie mini
 
 Add the corn syrup, eggs, sugar, melted butter, salt, bourbon and vanilla in a large bowl and mix well.  
 
Pecan Pie cups
 
Place two tablespoons chopped pecans in each pecan pie cup. 
 
mini bourbon pecan pie
 
Carefully spoon pecan pie filling into pie cups making sure not to overfill.  Place in preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. 
 
mini pecan pies
 
Remove from oven and place pans on wire racks.  Immediately check to see if any filling spilled over to the pan. If so, use a knife to carefully scrape it away from the edges of the tins.  The filling will harden as it cools making it hard to remove the pies from the muffin tin. Let the cups cool completely before removing from the pan, use a butter knife to help loosen each pie.
 
Looking for a new tradition to start this holiday season? Our Mini Southern Pecan Pies are the answer.  This family favorite that’s now your to recreate. Baked in simple muffin tins and hiding an optional twist of bourbon, these pies are guaranteed to warm hearts and stomachs alike. Try out the recipe and let us know how it went.
 
 

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Mini Southern Pecan Pies

Make Mini Southern Pecan Pies with this easy bourbon pecan pie recipe and muffin tins. You can serve these Pecan Pie cups for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern, Texas
Keyword: mini bourbon pecan pie, Mini Southern Pecan Pies, Pecan Pie cups
Servings: 16
Calories: 310kcal
Author: Evelyn Osborn

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F . Roll pie dough on a lightly floured surface. Use a 3-inch round biscuit cutter, cut out rounds rerolling and cutting until all the dough is gone. You should have 14-16 rounds of mini pie crusts.
  • Spray your muffin pans with a non-stick cooking spray. Carefully place each dough round into each muffin cup, pressing down to form a mini pie crust.
  • Continue until all the pie dough is gone. Each crust should should come up on the sides a little more than halfway. You should have 14-16 mini pie crusts.
  • Add the corn syrup, eggs, sugar, melted butter, salt, bourbon and vanilla in a large bowl and mix well.
  • Place two tablespoons chopped pecans in each pecan pie cup.
  • Carefully spoon pecan pie filling into pie cups making sure not to overfill. Place in preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and place pans on wire racks.  Immediately check to see if any filling spilled over to the pan. If so, use a knife to carefully scrape it away from the edges of the tins.  The filling will harden as it cools making it hard to remove the pies from the muffin tin. Let the cups cool completely before removing from the pan, use a butter knife to help loosen each pie.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 114IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
 

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