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Tassies

Submitted by: Robin Burns of Somerset, PA | Date Added: 13 Jan 2010
Listed in: Cookies and Candy

1-3 oz package cream cheese

1/2 cup butter

1 cup flour sifted

1/16 tsp salt

Filling:

1 egg, beaten

3/4 cup light brown sugar

1 tsp vanilla

1 tbsp butter

1/16 tsp salt

2/3 cup pecans, chopped

Have cheese and butter at room temperature.

Blend and add flour and salt.

Chill for about an hour.

Divide into 4 balls.

Shape each ball into 6 small balls.

Place small balls into sprayed (Pam) tassie pans.

Press dough against bottom and sides of cup to form a shell.

Fill with filling.

Filling:

Combine egg, brown sugar, vanilla, butter and salt.

Beat until blended and smooth.

Fill each tassie cup 3/4 full with mixture.

Bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes.

Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes.

Then loosen edges with small knife to remove.

Makes 2 dozen tassies.