Chess Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Line cupcake pans with pie pastry.
2. 2
   Fill with mixture and bake in moderate oven.
3. 3
   My mother made my favorite treat (chess pies) many times for me.
4. 4
   I can remember the wonderful aroma coming from the kitchen when I got home from school.
5. 5
   Sometimes I hid mine so I could guarantee my share.
6. 6
   When I grew up and became a teacher the treat was just as special when I got home, except that I hid mine from my husband and children, instead of just my brother.