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Perfect Bourbon Pecan Pie Bites

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These bite-sized bourbon pecan pies feature a flaky crust, rich nutty filling with a boozy kick, and a luscious chocolate drizzle. Perfect for quick, impressive desserts or entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (160 g)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (115 g), cold and cubed
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3–4 tbsp ice water
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar (110 g), packed
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (28 g), melted
  • 2 tbsp bourbon
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans (90 g), toasted
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (90 g)
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and cut into flour using a pastry cutter or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits.
  2. Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, stirring gently until dough just comes together. Wrap in plastic and chill for at least 20 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin or line with mini silicone cups.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs until combined. Stir in brown sugar, honey, melted butter, bourbon, and vanilla extract. Fold in toasted chopped pecans until mixture is glossy and thick but pourable.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll chilled dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out 2-inch diameter circles.
  6. Press each dough circle gently into mini muffin cups to form crust shells. Patch any tears with small dough pieces.
  7. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling into each crust shell without overfilling.
  8. Bake for 20-22 minutes until crust edges are golden and filling is puffed and set but slightly jiggly.
  9. Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Warm chocolate chips, heavy cream, and pinch of salt in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl until smooth and glossy.
  11. Drizzle chocolate over cooled pecan pie bites using a spoon or piping bag. Let set at room temperature for 15 minutes or refrigerate for quicker setting.

Notes

Chill dough before rolling to prevent shrinking and maintain flaky crust. Toast pecans lightly for enhanced flavor. Use low heat when melting chocolate to avoid graininess. Don’t overbake; filling should be set but slightly wobbly. Dough can be dusted lightly with flour if sticky but avoid over-flouring to keep crust tender.

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