Ingredients
For the Crust
- Butter: Butter adds fat and richness to the shortbread crust.
- Brown Sugar: Brown sugar gives the crust its sweetness and a deep brown color when baked.
For the Filling
- Eggs: Eggs make the base of the sweet pecan custard filling.
- Dark Corn Syrup: Dark corn syrup adds the signature, super-sweet flavor and a deep color to the filling.
- Chopped Pecans: Chopped pecans add the earthy flavor and crunch we love in pecan pies.
See the recipe card at the end of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact quantities.
Flavor Variations
- Corn Syrup: Light corn syrup will work in this recipe. The flavor just won’t be quite as deep.
- Gluten-Free: Use 1:1 gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version of this recipe.
- Dairy-Free: You can use plant-based butter to create a dairy-free version of this recipe.
How to Make This Mini Pecan Pie Recipe
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