Lil Pecan Pies Recipe

Lil Pecan Pies Recipe

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons shortening
  • 4 teaspoons cold water
  • FILLING:
  • 1/3 cup pecan halves
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup corn syrup
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Whipped cream
  1. In a bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with fork until dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a 6-in. circle. Transfer to two 4-1/2-in. tart pans; fit pastry into pans, trimming if necessary.
  2. Arrange pecans in shells. In a bowl, combine egg, corn syrup, brown sugar and vanilla; mix well. Pour over pecans. Place shells on a baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Top with whipped cream if desired.