Step 1: Make the Pie Crust
- In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until it looks like coarse crumbs.
- Add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough holds together.
- Form the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
(Shortcut: Use store-bought refrigerated pie dough!)
Step 2: Roll Out & Cut the Dough
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the chilled dough to about â…›-inch thickness.
- Cut out 2 ½-inch circles using a round cutter or glass.
- Press dough circles into a mini muffin tin, shaping them into little pie crusts.
Step 3: Make the Filling
- In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, corn syrup, egg, melted butter, vanilla, and salt.
- Stir in chopped pecans.
Step 4: Assemble & Bake
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling into each mini pie shell (don’t overfill).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully remove and cool completely.