16 Mini Pies for the Holidays

'Tis the season for sweet treats! These mini holiday pies are a delightful addition to cookie platters and dessert spreads all season long. Find our favorites featuring pecans, apples, cranberries and other festive flavors.

Pecan Tarts

The flaky crust combined with a rich center makes these little pecan tarts a satisfying snack to serve and eat. They look so appealing on a pretty platter and make a great finger-food dessert when you’re entertaining. They also freeze well. —Jean Rhodes, Tignall, Georgia

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If you’re into pecan pies, you can also try: Joanna Gaines’ pecan pie.

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Caramel Apple Tartlets

Total Time 35 min
Servings 20 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Good-for-you things come in small packages when you make a batch of these tiny apple tartlets. Sweet and cinnamony, these mouthwatering tarts are a delightful addition to a dessert table or snack tray. —Mary Kelley, Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Li'l Pecan Pies

Total Time 50 min
Servings 2 servings
From the Recipe Creator: These tempting little tarts have all the rich traditional taste of a full-size pecan pie in a much smaller package. The tarts are perfect for two. —Christine Boitos, Livonia, Michigan
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Mini Sweet Potato Pies

Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: My son Levi was only 2 years old when he helped me create this delicious recipe, and it was the first time he told me I love you! I’ll always remember making these with him. —Emily Butler, South Williamsport, Pennsylvania
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Cherry Hand Pies

Total Time 1 hour 10 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: There's nothing better than a sweet, from-scratch delight like traditional cherry pie. These precious little hand pies always go fast when I sell them at my pie bakery! —Allison Cebulla, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Orange-Cranberry Nut Tarts

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: My friend gave me a recipe for orange cookies. I just had to embellish it. Now my friends and family crave these tarts. —Nancy Bruce, Big Timber, Montana
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Nutella Hand Pies

Total Time 30 min
Servings 9 servings
From the Recipe Creator: These pint-sized Nutella hand pies made with puff pastry are too good to keep to yourself! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Fried Sweet Potato Pies

Total Time 40 min
Servings 25 pies
From the Recipe Creator: With my dad being a farmer who grew them, sweet potatoes have graced our table for as long as I can recall. This recipe, however, resulted from an experiment for a church bake sale when we had excess pastry. People couldn't get enough of these pies! —Marilyn Moseley, Toccoa, Georgia
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Crunchy Peanut Butter Tarts

Total Time 10 min
Servings 2 servings
From the Recipe Creator: For a fun, fuss-free dessert, try these darling tarts. They’re a satisfying, rich family favorite. —Mary Kelley, Wilmington, North Carolina
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Apricot-Almond Tartlets

Total Time 45 min
Servings 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: These delicate, buttery tarts melt in your mouth. With their jeweled apricot tops, they make a pretty presentation on a holiday cookie tray. —Julie Dunsworth, Oviedo, Florida
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Truffle-Filled Cookie Tarts

Total Time 1 hour 25 min
Servings 2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: I made chocolate truffles as a Christmas tradition for many years. I created this recipe to incorporate my truffles into the center of fudgy cookies. It was a hit with friends and family.—Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania
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Pecan Butter Tarts

Total Time 40 min
Servings 1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: I searched for the perfect butter tart for ages. After many attempts, I discovered this favorite that begs for a scoop of ice cream on top. —Susan Kieboam, Streetsboro, Ohio
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Apple Pie Bites

Total Time 35 min
Servings 16 appetizers
From the Recipe Creator: These apple pie bites are fun for kids to make. Simply wrap strips of pastry around apple wedges and shake on some cinnamon-sugar. Then just bake and watch them disappear! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

To shake things up, try Pioneer Woman’s no-bake key lime pie.

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Maple Pecan Tarts

Total Time 50 min
Servings 1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: I absolutely love pecans. I combine them with maple and vanilla to create the ultimate tart, made even richer with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. —Redawna Kalynchuk, Barrhead, Alberta
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Cherry Cream Cheese Tarts

Total Time 10 min
Servings 2 servings
From the Recipe Creator: It's hard to believe that just five ingredients and few minutes of preparation can result in these delicate and scrumptious tarts! —Cindi Mitchell, Waring, Texas
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Mini Pumpkin Pies

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 16 tartlets
From the Recipe Creator: Refrigerated pie crust and a muffin tin make it easy to create these delicious spiced pumpkin tartlets. Dollop with whipped cream and you’re done! — Jessie Oleson, Santa Fe, New Mexico

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