Deep Fried Pecan Pies 
Ingredients:
– 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 
– 1/2 cup light corn syrup 
– 2 large eggs 
– 5 tablespoons butter 
– 1/4 teaspoon salt 
– 2 cups chopped pecans
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
– 2 (14.1-ounce) packages Pillsbury refrigerated pie crusts
– Vegetable oil for frying 
– Powdered sugar 
Instructions:
1. In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, butter, and salt . Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer and stir in the chopped pecans . Simmer for about 6 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract .
2. Let the pie crusts come to room temperature. Unroll one on a lightly floured surface and cut out circles using a 4-inch cutter 
. Re-roll the dough as needed until you have about 24 circles.
3. Place a heaping tablespoon of the pecan filling in the center of each dough circle 
. Lightly moisten the edges with water, fold the crust over the filling, and crimp the edges with a fork to seal 
. Repeat until all the dough and filling are used.
4. In a large Dutch oven, heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil to 350°F 
. Fry the pies in batches for 1–2 minutes on each side until golden brown 
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5. Drain the fried pies on paper towels and lightly dust with powdered sugar for a sweet finish .
Serve warm and enjoy these crispy, nutty treats! 
Deep Fried Pecan Pies
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