Cream Cheese Pecan Tassies Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
🥄 Servings: 24 cookies
Description: Indulge in the delightful taste of Cream Cheese Pecan Tassies with this recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. These bite-sized treats are perfect for dessert lovers and are sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | Flour |
| 1/2 cup | Butter |
| 1/3 cup | Margarine |
| 3/4 cup | Cream cheese |
| 2/3 cup | Brown sugar |
| 1 cup | Pecans |
| 1 | Egg |
| 1 tablespoon | Butter |
| 1 tablespoon | Margarine |
| 1 teaspoon | Vanilla |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Dough:
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the flour, butter, and cream cheese until well combined.
- Refrigerate the dough for 1 hour to chill and firm it up.
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Shape the Dough:
- After chilling, roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
- Press each ball into the wells of a greased small muffin tin, shaping them into cups. Set aside.
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Prepare the Filling:
- In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, pecans, egg, butter, margarine, and vanilla.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly until well combined and slightly thickened.
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Assemble the Tassies:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pour the hot filling mixture into each dough cup, filling them about 3/4 full.
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Bake:
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.
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Cool and Serve:
- Allow the tassies to cool slightly in the muffin tin before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve these delicious Cream Cheese Pecan Tassies as a delightful dessert or treat for any occasion.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 118.7
- Fat Content: 7.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 22.7mg
- Sodium Content: 53.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 11.3g
- Fiber Content: 0.4g
- Sugar Content: 6.9g
- Protein Content: 1.3g
Recipe Notes:
- These Cream Cheese Pecan Tassies are perfect for Christmas gatherings, weeknight treats, or any occasion where you want to impress your guests with homemade goodness.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze them for longer storage. Simply reheat before serving for a fresh-from-the-oven taste.
- Experiment with different nuts or add a sprinkle of cinnamon for a flavor twist on this classic recipe.
