I have to admit that as a child these were never my favorite. My mom would make them year after year as part of her traditional elaborate Christmas cookie gift baskets and I would always pass them over, opting instead for spritz, sugar cookies or some other more kid-friendly treat. But over the years my palate has continued to change and suddenly these little bite-sized pecan pies are one of my absolute favorites.

Though making miniature pies seems like a time-consuming process they are
actually very quick and easy and the ingredient list is small which is always a
bonus. They are a festive addition and will provide some visual variety to any
dessert spread or cookie platter. This is my family’s recipe that my mom has
used all of these years. I hope that you enjoy these sweet little pecan
tassies as much as we have.

Pecan Tassies

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Author: Kelsey Hilts {Itsy Bitsy Foodies}
Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Yield: 24 tassies 1x

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Description

These bite-sized pecan tassies are delightful mini pecan pies that add a festive touch to any dessert spread or cookie platter.

Ingredients

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3 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon butter, melted
3/4 - 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine 3 ounces of cream cheese and 1/2 cup of softened butter until smooth.
Add 1 cup of all-purpose flour to the mixture and knead the dough by hand or mix until it is smooth and well combined.
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for one hour to make it easier to work with.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Divide the chilled dough into 24 equal pieces and shape them into small balls.
Press each ball into the bottom and up the sides of mini muffin tins to form a crust.
In another bowl, mix together 3/4 cup of brown sugar, 1 egg, and 1 tablespoon of melted butter until well combined.
Stir in 3/4 to 1 cup of chopped pecans into the sugar mixture.
Spoon the pecan filling into each prepared crust, filling them about 3/4 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is lightly golden brown.
Allow the pecan tassies to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

These pecan tassies are a family tradition and are perfect for holiday cookie platters. They are easy to make despite their intricate appearance. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. You can substitute walnuts if preferred.

Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American