Pecan Tassies

• cup butter, softened↗1⁄2
• (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened↗1
• cup all-purpose flour↗1
• tablespoons butter, melted↗2
• cup packed brown sugar3⁄4
• egg↗1
• teaspoon vanilla extract↗1
• cups pecans, chopped↗1 1⁄2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   For tart shells: beat butter and cream cheese until smooth.

2. 2

   Add flour, mix until soft dough forms.

3. 3

   Cover, chill at least 1 hour or overnight.

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

5. 5

   Shape dough into 1 inch balls, place into mini-muffin pan.

6. 6

   form into little shells with floured fingers. (this is where the tart shaper comes in handy!).

7. 7

   For Filling: Mix the rest of the ingrediants well.

8. 8

   Fill tart shells evenly with mixture.

9. 9

   Bake 20-25 minute or until a light, golden brown.

10. 10

    Remove from pan and place on cooling rack.

11. 11

    Sprinkle with powdered sugar.