Pecan Tassies

Every Christmas I make about 8 batches of these little yummies.  Easy and terrific tassies.

I even made them a little bit healthier this year (if that is possible) but I used half regular flour and half whole wheat flour.  

Louisiana pecans ya'll.

Find a Pampered Chef rep and buy one of these wooden tools.  Only way to smash the dough ball to a perfect shape and saves tons of time.

Pecan Tassies

Pastry

combine

1 cup flour

1 stick butter (softened)

3 ozs of cream cheese (I used reduced fat)

Roll into 1 inch balls and press into mini cupcake pan

Filling

1 egg (whisk)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 cup brown sugar

dash of salt

3 tablespoons melted butter

1 cup chopped pecans

Fill each mini muffin cup and bake in a 350 degree oven for 15-17 minutes until they begin to brown. Makes 24.

Eat, gift them and enjoy!

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