Pecan Pie Bites Recipe

This Pecan Pie Bites Recipe is a buttery and chewy recipe, which is made with finely chopped pecans and a brown sugar cookie cup. It’s the perfect party dessert, ready in about 45 minutes.

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Pecan Pie Bites Recipe Ingredients

For the Cookie:

• Cooking spray
• 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt

For the Filling:

• 1 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tsp. vanilla

How To Make Pecan Pie Bites Recipe

1. Prep the oven and pan: Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Spray 36 mini muffin pan cups with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Make the cookie dough: In a bowl, beat the brown sugar, softened butter, egg yolk, and vanilla with a mixer until creamy. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, and beat on low speed until well mixed.
3. Form the cookie cups: Shape the dough into 3/4-inch balls. Place one ball into each prepared mini muffin cup, pressing the dough onto the bottom and about one-third of the way up the sides to create a shallow cup.
4. Make the filling: In a separate bowl, combine the finely chopped pecans, brown sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla.
5. Fill and bake: Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the pecan filling into each cookie cup. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
6. Cool and remove: Let the bites cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Then, carefully run a small knife around the edge of each cookie to loosen it before transferring to the cooling rack to cool completely.

Recipe Tips

• How do I keep the bites from sticking? Generously spraying the mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray is the most important step. Letting them cool for exactly 10 minutes in the pan before removing also helps them firm up just enough to come out cleanly.
• Can I use a regular muffin pan? This recipe is specifically designed for a mini muffin pan to create small, bite-sized treats. A regular muffin pan would require a much longer baking time and the cookie-to-filling ratio would be off.
• How do I know when they’re done? The cookie edges will be a light golden brown, and the filling will be bubbly. They will still be soft when they come out of the oven but will firm up as they cool.
• Can I make the dough ahead of time? Yes, you can prepare the cookie dough up to 2 days in advance. Wrap it well in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator. Let it sit at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes to soften slightly before shaping.

What To Serve With Pecan Pie Bites

These little bites are a perfect sweet treat on their own.

• A hot cup of coffee or tea
• A tall glass of cold milk
• Alongside a scoop of vanilla or butter pecan ice cream

How To Store Pecan Pie Bites

• Room Temperature: Store the completely cooled pecan pie bites in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay fresh for up to 4 days.

Pecan Pie Bites Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 95 kcal (per bite)
• Carbohydrates: 10g
• Protein: 1g
• Fat: 6g
• Saturated Fat: 3g
• Sodium: 45mg
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 7g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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• Maple Pecan Pie Recipe
• Classic Key Lime Pie Recipe
• No-Bake Key Lime Pie Recipe