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Mini Pecan Pies

5 star rating
 

Submitted by: Michellelynn3

 

These tiny tarts also are known as Pecan Tassies, and they resemble individual pecan pies, with a rich crust and a nut filling.
 

Ingredients

  • Dough:
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3-oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup flour
  • Filling:
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans
  • Powdered sugar
 
Method

In a bowl beat together the butter and cream cheese; add flour until well combined. Wrap and refrigerate. Roll dough into 24, 1-inch balls and place inside mini-muffin cups (1 3/4" size.) With a tart shaper or thumb, press dough into each muffin cup and up sides. In a saucepan, melt remaining butter, remove from heat, and add remaining ingredients, except powdered sugar. Spoon about 1 tsp filling into each shell; bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool slightly before removing. When cool, sprinkle powdered sugar over tops.

 

Notes: Make tart shell dough a day ahead, if you wish.

 

Number of Servings: 24

 

Submitted by: Michellelynn3 ()

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