Nut Cookie Tartlets

Directions

1. 1
   To make Pastry: Cream together butter and cream cheese. Add the 6 tablespoons white sugar, 2 cups flour and blend well.
2. 2
   Shape into balls about 1 inch in diameter (flour palms of hands to facilitate rolling). Place ball in greased tartlet pan and flatten. Should fill pan by 3/4.
3. 3
   To Make Filling: Mix together vanilla, egg, brown sugar, and chopped nuts.
4. 4
   After flattening ball in tartlet tin make a thumb print in center and fill with a full 1/2 teaspoon of nut filling.
5. 5
   Bake in a 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 17 to 20 minutes. Cool completely before removing from pan.