Mini Chocolate-Pecan Pies

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Unroll piecrusts on a lightly floured work surface. Using a 5-inch round cutter, cut piecrusts into 12 circles, rerolling scraps as needed. Press 1 circle in bottom and up sides of each cup of a lightly greased (with cooking spray) 12-cup muffin pan, flattening any bunches of dough along sides. Fold and crimp edges. Freeze 30 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, whisk together granulated sugar, corn syrup, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl until well combined. Whisk in eggs.

Step 3

Remove pan from freezer. Sprinkle pecans into piecrusts (about 2 tablespoons each). Carefully pour pie filling over pecans (about 3 tablespoons per piecrust).

Step 4

Bake pies in preheated oven until filling is set and crusts are golden brown, 24 to 28 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack 15 minutes. Using a small knife or offset spatula, remove pies from pan. Transfer to a wire rack; cool completely, about 1 hour.

Step 5

Place chocolate in a microwavable bowl; microwave on HIGH until melted, about 1 minute, stirring every 30 seconds. Drizzle melted chocolate over pies. Serve, or let chocolate cool completely.