Pecan Tassies
December 3, 2022
Serve these traditional bite-size pecan pies at your next gathering! They’re perfect for holidays and other events.
AMOUNT
2 dozen
PREP TIME
30 min
COOK TIME
25 min
Ingredients
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1/2cup butter, softened
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13-ounce package cream cheese, softened
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1cup all-purpose flour
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1egg
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3/4cup packed brown sugar
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1tablespoon butter, melted
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2/3cup coarsely chopped pecans
Directions
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1
Heat oven to 325 F.
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2
For pastry, in a mixing bowl beat the ½ cup butter and cream cheese until combined. Stir in the flour. Press a rounded teaspoon of pastry evenly into the bottom and up the sides of 24 ungreased 1¾ inch muffin cups.
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3
For pecan filling, in a bowl beat egg, brown sugar and the 1 tablespoon melted butter until combined. Stir in pecans. Spoon about 1 heaping teaspoon of filling into each pastry-lined muffin cup. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until pastry is golden and filling is puffed. Cool slightly in pan. Carefully transfer to a wire rack and let cool.
Recipe source: Better Homes and Gardens