Mini Pecan Pies

By vpitts2004

Make mini pecan pies! These are easy to make when starting with frozen mini pie shells. Top with a dollop of whipped cream.

Ingredients

• 2 boxes frozen mini pastry shells, contains 8 shells per box
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup light Karo syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 to 2 cups chopped pecans

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Place frozen pastry shells on a baking sheet. Place pecans in the bottom of each shell.

Mix all other ingredients in a bowl and whisk together well.

Using a 1/3 cup measuring cup, put mixture into shells. Be careful not to overfill, or they will overflow while baking.

Bake for 30 minutes.

Let cool.

These can be frozen in a Ziplock bag and thawed out individually before serving.