Pecan Tassies

Directions

1. 1
   Let one 3 ounce package cream cheese and 1/2 cup butter soften; blend together.
2. 2
   Stir in 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour.
3. 3
   Chill 1 hour.
4. 4
   Shape in 2 dozen 1-inch balls.
5. 5
   Place in ungreased 1 3/4-inch muffin pans.
6. 6
   Press dough against bottom and sides.
7. 7
   Beat together egg, brown sugar, butter, vanilla and salt just until smooth.
8. 8
   Divide 1/3 cup coarsely broken pecans among tarts.
9. 9
   Add egg mixture.
10. 10
    Top with 1/3 cup coarsely broken pecans.
11. 11
    Bake at 325° for 25 minutes or until filling is set.
12. 12
    Cool.
13. 13
    Remove from pans.
14. 14
    Makes 2 dozen.