Wednesday, November 5, 2014

12 Days of Baking–Countdown to Christmas 2014

jackiespecantartletsPecan Tarts

Makes about 24

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 cup sifted flour
1 egg
3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 teaspoon vanilla
dash salt
2/3 cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 325F.

Combine cheese, 1/2 cup butter & flour.

Mix thoroughly and chill, covered, 1 hour.

Divide into 24 small balls and press into sides and bottom of 2 ungreased miniature muffin pans.

Combine egg, brown sugar, vanilla, salt & remaining 1 tablespoon butter; beat until smooth.

Sprinkle 1/3 cup pecans equally into 24 tart shells.

Divide egg mixture equally among 24 tarts, pouring on top of pecans.

Sprinkle remaining 1/3 cup pecans on top of tarts.

Bake 20-25 minutes until pastry is golden brown.

This recipe ought to make you go nuts for holiday baking!

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Enjoy,