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Preheat oven to 200°C. Lightly coat a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
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Using a 9 cm cookie cutter, cut circles from the refrigerated pie dough and press one round into each cavity of the muffin tin.
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Finely chop pecans using a knife or pulse in a food processor; reserve a small quantity for garnish.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
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Fold the chopped pecans into the mixture, ensuring even distribution throughout the filling.
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Spoon 22–30 ml (1½ to 2 tbsp) of the pecan mixture into each pie shell. Top with reserved pecan halves or larger pieces as desired.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, until the crust is golden and filling set.
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Allow pies to cool in the tin for several minutes prior to transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.