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Old Fashioned Pecan Tassies

Old Fashioned Pecan Tassies – Buttery, Gooey & A Timeless Holiday Classic!
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Old Fashioned Pecan Tassies are delightful mini tarts filled with a rich pecan filling, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup salted butter (room temperature)
  • 5 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter (melted)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon maple extract
  • ½ cup finely chopped pecans
  • 36 pecan halves (for topping)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, use a hand mixer to cream together the butter and cream cheese until well combined. Add the flour and mix until smooth.
  2. Spray three mini muffin pans (36 tarts total) with cooking spray. Using a mini cookie scoop, scoop dough balls into the muffin pans, dividing the dough between the 36 cups evenly. Refrigerate the dough while making the filling.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix together the brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, maple extract and finely chopped pecans.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. After the tarts have refrigerated for about 15 minutes, remove one pan from the fridge. Press the dough on the bottom and up the sides of each muffin cavity to create a “cup” with the dough.
  5. Fill the dough shells ⅔ full with the filling. Place a pecan half on top of each cup.
  6. Bake for 18 minutes or until the tarts are golden brown on top. Allow the tarts to cool, then loosen them with a small knife and remove to a cooling rack.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for easier mixing.
  • Do not overfill the tarts to prevent overflow during baking.
  • Variations can include adding chocolate chips or using different nuts.

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