Pecan Tarts
PECAN TARTS: You will need a mini-muffin pan and a mini-tart shaper. This recipe makes 3 1/2 dozen. For the Tart shell take 1 cup softened butter or margarine, 6 oz softened cream cheese and 2 cups of flour. Mix the butter and cream cheese on med until thoroughly creamed. Add flour 1 cup at a time. Mix until the dough forms into a ball substance, if still not firm enough, add 1/4 cup more flour and mix. Spray the muffin pan with cooking or baking spray. Roll the dough into balls that fit into the muffin tin without hanging over the top of the pan. Preheat the oven to 350. Dip the mini-tart shaper into flour and press into pan with even pressure until you have a nice round hole and the dough comes up to the top of the pan. The filling is 2 cups finely chopped pecans, 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar, 2 eggs, 4 tbsp melted butter or margarine and 2 tsp vanilla. Mix brown sugar, eggs, butter and vanilla. Add pecans and mix thoroughly. Place 1 teaspoon filling in each Tart shell. Cook 20-30 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from oven and place on cooling racks until completely cooled.
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