Pecan Tassies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350.
2. 2
   Beat butter and cream cheese together.
3. 3
   Add flour, just until mixed.
4. 4
   If making 24, divide dough into 24 small balls press into mini muffin cups, ungreased.
5. 5
   Make sure dough rises a bit higher than the sides of cups so filling doesn't spill out.
6. 6
   If rolling out, cut with 2 inch round cookie cutter and press into mini muffin cups, also make sure dough rises a bit higher than sides of cups.
7. 7
   Mix the melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla and egg together with chopped pecans, and carefully spoon into cups.
8. 8
   Bake for 25 minutes.
9. 9
   Cool 3 minutes and then carefully remove to cooling racks.
10. 10
    When completely cool, dust with confectioners sugar.