Pecan Tarts

Name: Pecan Tarts
Ingredients: 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg; 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2/3 cup chopped pecans; Maraschino cherry halves, optional

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup chopped pecans
Maraschino cherry halves, optional

Directions

1

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy; blend in flour and salt. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Shape into 1-in. balls; press onto the bottom and up the sides of greased mini-muffin cups.
2

For filling, in a small bowl, beat the egg. Add brown sugar, butter and vanilla; mix well. Stir in pecans. Spoon into tart shells.
3

Bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before carefully removing from pans. Garnish with maraschino cherries if desired.