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
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tassie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 20