Crunchy Pecan Bites

Name: Crunchy Pecan Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 48 + cookies
Ingredients: 3 c chopped pecans; 3/4 c sugar; 3/4 c dark corn syrup; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 Tbsp melted butter; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/8 tsp salt; 5 2.1 oz pkgs frozen mini phyllo pastry shells

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By Marjorie Harper
@TWMarge

I recently found this on the Taste of Home site. Everyone I've made these for has given these little gems a thumbs up. They are easy and delicious for the holidays.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Comments:

3 Comments

Serves:

48 + cookies

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

30 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

3 c

chopped pecans
3/4 c

sugar
3/4 c

dark corn syrup
3 large

eggs, lightly beaten
2 Tbsp

melted butter
1 tsp

vanilla extract
1/8 tsp

salt
5

2.1 oz pkgs frozen mini phyllo pastry shells
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How to Make Crunchy Pecan Bites

Step-by-Step

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 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 teaspooonful pecan mixture into each pastry shell, and place on 2 large baking sheets.
Bake at 350 degrees 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.
For Mini Pecan Pies: Substitute 1 1/2 8 ounce packages frozen tart shells for frozen mini pastry shells. Prepare recipe as directed through step 2. 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 baking time to 25 to 30 minutes ur until set. Makes 1 dozen.