PECAN TASSIES

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These tarts are very good for parties and special occasions. You'll probably want to double the recipe, because they'll disappear in a hurry! -Joy Corie, Ruston, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1 large egg, room temperature
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt
2/3 cup finely chopped pecans, divided

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth; gradually beat in flour. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 375°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; press evenly onto bottoms and up sides of greased mini muffin cups., For filling, in a small bowl, mix egg, brown sugar, butter, vanilla and salt until blended. Stir in 1/3 cup pecans; spoon into pastries. Sprinkle with remaining pecans., Bake 15-20 minutes or until edges are golden and filling is puffed. Cool in pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Freeze option: Freeze cooled cookies, layered between waxed paper, in freezer containers. To use, thaw in covered containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Muwanguzi Rebecca
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5 stars!


Blue Jay
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Everyone loved them!


Gracie Buckley
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I've already made them several times and I'm sure I'll be making them for years to come.


ALamin H Rabbu
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These tassies are a hit with my family and friends.


Rita Mwaba
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Samar Jk3
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These tassies are a great way to get the whole family involved in the kitchen.


Robert pacheco
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I've made these tassies several times now and they always turn out perfectly.


Mariam Mirza
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These tassies are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert.


Charm Webster
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I love the buttery, flaky crust and the sweet, nutty filling.


Mujaheed Khan
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These tassies are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Muhammad Qais Swati
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I made these tassies for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Irha Rana
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These tassies are amazing! The crust is flaky and the filling is sweet and nutty. I highly recommend this recipe.


Irfan Pathan
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These tassies are a hit with my family and friends. I've already made them several times and I'm sure I'll be making them for years to come.


Stephen Curtis
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These tassies are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert. I love that I can make a batch ahead of time and have them on hand whenever I need them.


Sami Sani
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and the tassies turn out great every time.


TurtleODeath
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These tassies are delicious! The crust is flaky and the filling is sweet and nutty. I will definitely be making these again.


Md Sahead
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I've made these tassies several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're a great recipe to have on hand for any occasion.


Nuraj Sampath
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These tassies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They're a great way to get the whole family involved in the kitchen.


Jo Hanna
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I love the buttery, flaky crust and the sweet, nutty filling. They're the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert.


Md Rubel Mia Md Rubel Mia
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These pecan tassies are the perfect holiday treat! They're easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.


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