Pecan Pie Bites

5 from 4 votes

These easy pecan pie bites look just like little pies but pack a punch in flavor with the classic sweet nutty crunch of a full-sized pecan pie.

Prep Time20

Cook Time15

Total Time35

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Pecan Pie Bites Recipe

Servings:

Calories: 138kcal

Using a stand mixer or a handheld mixer, on medium-high speed, beat the butter for 1 to 1½ minutes until smooth.
Add the light brown sugar and continue to mix for 30 seconds.
Add the flour and mix just until well incorporated. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Using a medium-sized mixing bowl, stir together the light brown sugar, light corn syrup, butter and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is well incorporated.
Stir in the pecans and set it aside.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously spray a mini muffin pan and set it aside.
Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop out the dough and roll it into balls.
Using your thumb or a dough tamper, depress the dough into the individual muffin cups.
Spoon enough pie filling to fill the cups, being careful not to dribble the filling.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the crust is golden.
Allow the mini pies to cool completely before removing them from the pans.

You can toast the chopped pecans in a skillet on the stovetop for a few minutes before adding them. Allow them to cool completely before adding them to the filling.
Be careful not to overfill the pies with the filling. It can bubble over and cause a mess.
You can loosely tent aluminum foil over the top of the muffin pan if your oven cooks unevenly or tends to cook too quickly.