Mini Chocolate Pecan Tarts

These bite-sized treats are perfect for a holiday dessert buffet. If you don’t have time for homemade pastry dough, look for frozen mini tart shells at the grocery store. Photo by Maria Conover.

Makes 20 tarts

Ingredients

1 whole egg

1/4 cup light corn syrup

1 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened

2 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon light brown sugar

1 teaspoon all-purpose flour

3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 cup pecans, chopped

1/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Whisk together egg, corn syrup, butter, sugars, flour and vanilla until combined. Fold in chopped pecans and chocolate chips. Divide evenly among tart shells. Bake 7–12 minutes at 350°, or until set. Garnish with melted white and dark chocolate.