Classic pecan tassies (Pies)

 

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       These bite-size pecan pies are a favorite teatime treat.

Makes 2 dozen tartlets

• ¾ cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped toasted pecans
• 24 pecan halves
• Cream cheese tartlet shells (recipe follows)

1. Beat sugar, egg and vanilla in mixing bowl ; stir in chopped pecans.
2. Drop a teaspoonful of mixture into center of each tartlet shell ; top with pecan half.
3. Bake 25 minutes ; let cool 10 minutes, then gently remove from muffin tins.

Cream cheese tartlet shells

• ½ cup butter or margarine, softened
• 3-ounce package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup all purpose flour

1. Beat butter with cream cheese until smooth ; blend in flour to form a soft dough and chill 1 hour.
2. Roll into 2 dozen small balls and press into bottoms and sides of miniature muffin tins.

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