Mama’s Mini Pecan Bites

Mama’s Mini Pecan Bites

Ingredients:

Base

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 3 oz cream cheese, softened

• 1 large egg

• 1 cup + 2 Tbsp Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour

• ½ tsp kosher salt

Filling

• ¾ cup brown sugar, lightly packed

• 1 large egg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 Tbsp melted unsalted butter

• ¼ tsp kosher salt

• ¾ cup pecans, chopped

Makes 24 mini bites

Prep Time: 40 minutes

Cook Time: 22-25 minutes

In a large bowl or standing mixer, cream together the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Mix in the egg followed by the Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour and kosher salt until a dough is formed. Gather it into a disk, wrap in your preferred wrap, and place in the freezer for about 20-25 minutes to chill.

In a second bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, egg, vanilla, melted butter, and kosher salt. It will look reminiscent of a rough caramel. Fold in the chopped walnuts, and reserve for later. 

Preheat the oven to 325F. Remove the chilled dough from the freezer, and begin filling each mini cavity in the pan with a rounded ball. Individually press the dough into a “mini pie” shape, coming up the edges without overflowing. When the dough is all pressed, scoop about a teaspoon of the filling into each one. Wipe off any drizzle as these will very easily burn in the oven if not removed. 

Place the pan in the oven and bake for 22-25 minutes until aromatic, caramelized, and cooked through. Allow them to cool before removing as hot sugar burns easily. Serve alone or with ice cream, and enjoy!