Pecan Tassies

Directions

1. 1
   Combine margarine and cream cheese with a fork until smooth.
2. 2
   Add flour in four additions; work in to make very smooth dough.
3. 3
   Chill.
4. 4
   Shape into 1 1/4-inch balls;
5. 5
   Press into small muffin or tart cups to make shells.
6. 6
   Filling:
7. 7
   Slowly beat lite brown sugar into eggs.
8. 8
   Mix in butter, salt, and vanilla.
9. 9
   Put about 6 raisins and 1/2 teaspoon chopped pecans in each shell; add filling, not quite full.
10. 10
    Top with a few nuts.
11. 11
    Bake 25 minutes at 350°, until set.
12. 12
    Make ahead of time.
13. 13
    Put wax paper between layers to store.
14. 14
    Makes about 48 cookies.