Recipe(tried): Miniature Pecan Tarts

Hi Everyone:

I saw all the posts for the pecan pie and thought I would share my favorite pecan tart recipe. I make this every Thanksgiving and usually freeze it a few weeks in advance. They are excellent. Make sure you have tart pans to accomodate 24 tarts. Its easier to put the tarts in at one time rather than baking them in shifts.

Miniature Pecan Tarts

Dough:
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 (3oz) pkg. Cream Cheese
1 cup sifted flour

Filling:
1 egg, slightly beaten
3/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tablespoon melted butter
pinch of salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup chopped fine pecans1. Have all ingredients at room temperature.
2. Mix dough ingredients. Put in refrig. for 1/2 hour.
3. Divide dough into 24 balls, putting each into ungreased miniature cupcake pans. With finger press each ball and shape it to the pan to make room for filling.
4. In mixer, combine all filling ingredients
5. Put filling in.
6. Bake 15 to 17 minutes at 350. Then reduce to 250 oven and bake for 10 minutes longer.
7. Cool slightly - remove from pans

May be frozen for two weeks prior to serving