Description
No holiday season would be complete without mini bourbon chocolate pecan pies! These easy bite sized-pies are a simple twist on a traditional recipe. By using a homemade pecan pie filling with a store-bought pie crust these mini pies are simple yet delicious! They make great individual desserts for Thanksgiving and holiday gatherings, full of crunchy pecans, chocolaty goodness, and a hint of bourbon.
Ingredients
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- 1 pkg Mini Pie Crusts
Pie Filling
- 1/4 cup Dark Brown Sugar
- 3/4 cup Chopped Pecans
- 1/2 cup Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter (room temperature)
- 3 tbsp Dark Corn Syrup
- 3 tbsp Light Corn Syrup
- 1 1/2 tbsp Bourbon
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla
- 1/8 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer mix together all the pie filling ingredients until combined.
- Roll out the pre-made pie crust and cut out the individual perforated pie doughs.
- Generously grease a muffin pan with cooking spray and place each of the circles of dough over the center of each cup and press into place. You can use a small glass to help flatten out the bottoms.
- Scoop pie filling into the pie crusts until they are about half full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cooking times may vary. Pies are done when a toothpick pokes the center and comes out clean.
- Cool for at least 15 minutes before removing from the pan. You can use a small knife to score around the edges if need be.
Equipment
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus cool time)
- Cool Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
