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Mini Chocolate Chip Pecan Pies

November 6, 2015 by thedomesticrebel | 5 Comments

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chocolate chip pecan pies stacked on dark background with milkIf you’re looking for a delicious Thanksgiving end-cap, this is your dessert!

Buttery, flaky crust. Gooey pecan pie filling studded with crunchy pecans and a special ingredient: chocolate chips! These bad boys are AWESOME.

But don’t overfill them like I did the first time. Major fail, people. Learn from my mistakes: chiseling caked-on pecan pie filling from a muffin tin is not my favorite pasttime, believe it or not. I mean, I can think of a couple other things I’d rather be doing.

Before these, I hadn’t made pecan pie before except for these bars. I was worried about the corn syrupy/sugar mixture and it not setting up properly in a giant pie. That, and other irrational pie-making fears. Mini pies help quell those fears because they’re perfectly poppable and not as dramatic as a large pie.

Or maybe I’m overthinking this a bit too much. Dramatic pies? What am I even talking about anymore?

But wait – before you leave and chalk it up to my insanity, stay for the pie recipe. I promise you, it’s worth it!

chocolate chip pecan pies stacked on wood backgroundThese little beauties couldn’t be easier to whip up, have a gooey interior that’s so quintessential for a pecan pie recipe, and would make any holiday dessert spread look fantastic and fun. If you want an extra chocolate dosage, drizzle some melted chocolate chips over the top for a finishing touch. Voila! Easy, delicious, and non-dramatic.

chocolate chip pecan pies stacked on parchment and wood with pecans in background

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Mini Chocolate Chip Pecan Pies

These mini Chocolate Chip Pecan Pies are fabulous and will make any holiday dessert spread look fantastic and fun.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Dessert, Pie
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 -14
Author: Hayley Parker, The Domestic Rebel

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg refrigerated pie crusts at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tbsp butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 12-14 pecan halves optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 12-cavity muffin tin with cooking spray liberally. Set aside.
  • Unroll the refrigerated pie crusts and, using a 3" cookie cutter, cut circles from the dough. Gently stretch the dough a little, then push down and up the sides in each muffin cup. Repeat with remaining muffin cups.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the corn syrup, sugar, egg, butter and vanilla until combined. Stir in the chopped pecans and chocolate chips until combined.
  • Portion Tablespoons of the filling among each pie crust, careful not to over-fill. You may have extra filling, so make more pies with another pie tin. Top each filled cup with a pecan half.
  • Bake for approx. 25-30 minutes or until pies are bubbly and crust is golden brown. Cool for about 5 minutes in the pan, then gently remove with a knife or spoon and place on a wire rack to cool completely.

chocolate chip pecan pies cut open to show interior while stacked on woodGooey, chewy, crisp and chocolaty, these Mini Chocolate Chip Pecan Pies are one for the books! Who knew chocolate chips could perk up a classic Thanksgiving pie so awesomely!?

Have a sweet day!

xo, Hayley

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  1. Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says

    November 6, 2015 at 6:21 am

    I made my first pecan pie last year and I seriously have been craving it ever since. Before that I turned my nose up at them. What was I thinking? These look delectable!

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      November 6, 2015 at 3:14 pm

      Thanks so much, Julie! I used to think I hated pecan pie, but now I love it! People change 🙂

      Reply
  2. CakeSpy says

    November 8, 2015 at 5:24 am

    YES on so many levels. A small change that makes a big difference. Hmm, they look exactly the size of my mouth. 🙂

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  3. Nicole says

    November 9, 2015 at 6:00 pm

    I have never triedpecan pies with chocolate. I think I need to!!!

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      November 10, 2015 at 8:55 am

      Yes you do! Thanks Nicole!

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