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Perfect Mini Bourbon Pecan Pies

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These mini bourbon pecan pies feature a glossy, nut-studded top with a buttery crust and a subtle bourbon warmth. Perfect for any occasion, they offer a balance of gooey sweetness and nutty crunch in a convenient mini size.

Ingredients

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  • 12 pre-made mini pie shells or homemade dough rolled and cut to fit (about 3-inch diameter)
  • 1 ½ cups chopped pecans, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • ¾ cup light corn syrup
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your mini tart pans or muffin tin.
  2. Prepare the crusts: If using pre-made mini pie shells, place them directly into the pans. For homemade dough, roll out chilled dough to about 1/8 inch thickness, cut circles slightly larger than your pans, and gently press into pans, trimming edges. Chill the dough-lined pans for 10 minutes to reduce shrinkage.
  3. Toast the pecans: Spread chopped pecans on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5–7 minutes, stirring once, until fragrant.
  4. Mix the filling: In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, light corn syrup, melted butter, egg, bourbon, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and combined. Stir in toasted pecans last, folding gently to coat.
  5. Fill the crusts: Spoon the filling evenly into each crust, filling about ¾ full to allow for bubbling without overflow.
  6. Bake: Place pans on a middle rack and bake for 25–30 minutes. The filling should be set but still slightly jiggly in the center, and crust edges golden brown.
  7. Cool completely: Let pies cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. The pies will firm up as they cool.

Notes

Toast pecans for better flavor and crunch. Chill dough-lined pans before baking to prevent shrinkage. Tent pies with foil if crust edges brown too quickly. Let pies cool completely before cutting to avoid sticky mess. For gluten-free, use gluten-free crust. For vegan, substitute egg with flax egg and use vegan butter and maple syrup instead of corn syrup.

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