Miniature pecan pies

Miniature pecan pies

Ingredients/Components

• vanilla - 1 tsp
• pkg - 1 oz
• butter or margarine - 1/2 c
• brown sugar - 3/4 c
• dash of salt - 1 item
• sifted flour - 1 c
• soft butter - 1 Tbsp
• Filling:1 egg
• coarsely broken pecans - 2/3 c

How to make miniature pecan pies:

Filling:1 egg1 Tbsp. soft butter dash of salt2/3 c. coarsely broken pecans1 tsp. vanilla3/4 c. brown sugar Batter: Soften cream cheese and butter at room temperature. Blend. Stir in flour. Chill for about 1 hour. Shape into 1-inch balls (makes 2 dozen) and place in tiny ungreased muffin cups. Press dough on bottom and sides of cups.

Filling: Beat together egg, sugar, 1 tablespoon butter, vanilla and salt just until smooth. Place half of pecans among the pastry lined cups. Add egg mixture and top with remaining pecans. Bake in a slow 325° oven for 25 minutes or until filling is set. Cool. Remove from pans.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Pie, Pies and tarts.