Recipe(tried): Miniature Pecan Pies

MINIATURE PECAN PIES

1 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 (2-inch) unbaked tart shells

Combine corn syrup, sugar, butter, and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.

Break eggs into a medium bowl; remove 1 tablespoon egg white, and set aside. Beat remaining eggs with a fork until well combined. Gradually add hot mixture to beaten eggs, stirring constantly. Stir in pecans and vanilla.

Beat reserved egg white until foamy; lightly brush on each side of tart shell. Spoon filling into tart shells, filling 3/4 full.

Bake at 450 degrees F for 5 minutes; reduce heat to 325 degrees, and bake 12 minutes or until filling is set.

Makes 16 (2-inch) pies