Pecan Tassies

Directions

1. 1
   Pastry:
2. 2
   Blend together 3 oz. package of softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup softened butter. Stir in flour. Chill for 1 hour.
3. 3
   When chilled, shape into 2 dozen 1-inch balls. Place individual balls into wells of 1 3/4 inch muffin/tartlet pan. Press dough against the bottom and sides of each well.
4. 4
   Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees.
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   Filling:
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   Beat together egg, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of softened butter, vanilla, and dash of salt just until smooth.
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   Divide half of the pecans among the pastry-lined pans. Add egg mixture and top with remaining pecans. I usually put a whole pecan on top.
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   Bake at 325 degrees for approximately 25 minutes, or until the filling is set.
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   Cool. Remove from pan.
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    Serves 24.