Shelly's Recipe

CRUNCHY PECAN PIE BITES

Category: Desserts

3 cups chopped pecans
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup dark corn syrup
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tbsp melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt
5 (2.1 oz) pkg frozen mini-phyllo pastry shells

Preheat oven to 350. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant.

Stir together sugar and corn syrup in a medium bowl. Stir in pecans, eggs, and next 3 ingredients.

Spoon about 1 heaping tspful pecan mixture into each pastry shell, and place on 2 large baking sheets.

Bake at 350 for 20 to 22 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks, and let cool completely (about 30 minutes). Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Mini Pecan Pies: Substitute 1 1/2 (8 oz) pkg frozen tart shells for frozen mini-phyllo pastry shells. Prepare recipe as directed through Step Spoon about 1/4 cup pecan mixture into each tart shell. Place tart shells on a large baking sheet. Proceed with recipe as directed in Step 4, increasing bake time to 25 to 30 minutes or until set. Garnish with currants, if desired. Makes 1 dozen.