Title: Pecan Tassies Post by: Mommom on July 25, 2007, 05:40:44 AM Pecan Tassies
From Cookery N’Orleans Style 1 Recipe for Cream Cheese Crust (see recipe for Maids of Honor Tartlets) Prepare crust as directed and chill. Filling: 1 ¾ cups packe4d light brown sugar 3 tablespoons butter 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla Pinch salt 2 cups chopped pecans (or walnuts) Combine filling ingredients in a medium saucepan. Cook over low heat stirring frequently until melted and well blended. Shape dough into walnut sized balls. Pressed into greased miniature muffin tins. Fill ½ full with pecan mixture. Bake 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Yield: 3-4 dozen. Stan loves these! |