Little Pecan Pies For Two - cooking recipe

Ingredients

CRUST
1/2 cup flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons shortening
4 teaspoons cold water
FILLING
1/3 cup pecan halves
1 egg
1/3 cup corn syrup
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
whipped cream (optional) or ice cream (optional)

Preparation

In a bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly.
Gradually add water, tossing with fork until dough forms a ball.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minute
Preheat oven to 375\u00b0F.
Divide dough in half; roll each half into a 6\" circle.
Transfer to 2 (4 1/2 inch) tart pans; fit pastry into pans, trimming if necessary.
Arrange pecans in pans.
Mix egg, corn syrup, brown sugar and vanilla together; pour over pecans.
Place tart pans on a baking sheet.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean.
Cool on a wire rack.
Top with whipped or ice cream if desired.