Just before Christmas I made some holiday snacks/treats for J's office. A few folks have asked for the recipe for the pecan treats, one of my favorite little indulgences. They're super easy to make ... but let me note they're not for those who are counting calories as a part of their new year's resolutions.
Bite-size Pecan / Toffee Pies
1 package of refrigerated pie crusts
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup finely chopped pecans
10 ounces of crushed Heath bars
Preheat oven: 375 degrees
Unroll the piecrusts onto a lightly floured surface [thin out pie crust a bit]. Cutout 30 -36 2 inch circles [I use a red wine glass to cut]. Place circles into mini-muffin pans, pressing on the bottoms and up the sides of each of the mini-muffin cups.
Combine the melted butter, brown sugar, flour, and eggs in a large bowl, mixing well. Add the vanilla. Stir in the pecans and Heath bars. Spoon the pecan filling evenly into the pie shells. Bake for 25 minutes, or until filling is set and crust is lightly browned. Cool in pans on wire racks.
[adapted from a Paula Dean recipe]
Enjoy!
