Mini Pumpkin Pies "Sunflowers"

This is adapted from a recipe I did while participating in the FNCCC.  They turned out really yummy!


Mini Pumpkin Pies "Sunflowers"

"Sunflower" Pumpkin Pies

refrigerated pie dough

1 egg, plus 1 egg yolk

1/2 cup corn syrup

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1/2 cup pumpkin puree

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Spray muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.  Using 1 pie crust, roll it out to accommodate a 4" cookie cutter.  Punch out shapes and press into the muffin tins, gathering the scraps and re-rolling and punching out more shapes.  I got 9 out of it.

In a mixing bowl, combine egg and yolk, corn syrup, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract and cinnamon.  Using 1/4 cup measuring cup, scoop and pour into the pie shells.  Bake for 15-18 minutes until centers are set.  Remove from oven and immediately position the chocolate chips in the centers of the pies to resemble the centers of sunflowers.  Cool completely and enjoy!