Pecan Tassies

5 from 1 vote

Pecan tassies are like mini pecan pies, but way easier to eat and just as delicious. They’ve got a buttery crust, a sweet, nutty filling, and are perfect for holidays, parties, or whenever you’re craving something indulgent!

Course Desserts

Cuisine American

Keyword Pecan Tassies

Cook Time 30

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 229kcal

Author Shelby Law Ruttan

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Tart Dough

½ cup butter
3 ounces package cream cheese softened
1 cup all-purpose flour

For the Pecan Filling

1 large egg
¾ cup brown sugar packed
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup finely chopped pecans

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spray a 24 cup mini muffin pan with cooking spray and set aside.
In medium bowl, using a hand mixer, beat together butter and cream cheese until creamy. Mix in flour until soft dough forms.
Cover dough with plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour or till easy to handle.
After refrigeration, Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Press onto bottom and up sides of prepared mini muffin pan using a tart shaper.
In a large mixing bowl, using an electric hand mixer on medium speed, mix egg, butter, vanilla extract, brown sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Stir in pecan pieces
Fill each tart using a tablespoon until tart is about ¾ filled. Bake for 25-30 minutes or till done.
Cool slightly in pan. Remove tarts from pan and cool completely.

Notes

This recipe makes 24 pecan tassies. Two cookies equals 1 serving.

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