How To Make pecan tassies?
Test Kitchen Tips:
Use a smaller cookie scoop to ball the balls of dough. A tart tamper (can be found online) is worth purchasing to press out the dough; it will make pressing the dough much easier.
1.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. For the filling, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
2.Stir in the finely chopped pecans. Set aside.
3.For the dough, blend together the butter and cream cheese.
4.Add flour one cup at a time.
5.Mix until the dough is blended well.
6.Scoop out the dough in small portions.
7.Form balls. Using ungreased small tart pans, drop a dough ball into each section.
8.Press gently in the center of each ball to form a cup.
9.Using a small teaspoon, add your filling. Do not overload.
10.Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
11.Remove and place on a cookie rack to cool.
