These bite-sized pecan tarts are the perfect way to introduce kids to baking pies. They’re sweet, nutty, and come together quickly — no rolling pin required!
Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts
- ¾ cup chopped pecans
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin pan.
- Cut dough: Use a round cookie cutter or cup to cut small circles. Press them into the muffin tin to form mini crusts.
- Mix filling: In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, egg, and vanilla. Stir in pecans.
- Fill and bake: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling into each crust. Bake 20–25 minutes, until set and golden.
Kid Tip:
Kids love spooning in the filling — just remind them not to overfill! Sprinkle a few extra pecans on top for a crunchy finish.
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Little pies, big flavor — these mini tarts will disappear faster than you can make them!