Chrissi's Cream Cheese Nut Cups (Mini Pecan Pies)

My friend, Chrissi made these while on a girl's weekend and they were fantastic. Rich, delicious "crust" filled with just enough pecan filling so it's not the large mouthful of a pecan pie slice. Simple to make--this ones a real winner.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 18

Ingredients

• Dough

• 1  cup flour
• 1⁄2 cup sweet butter
• 3  ounces cream cheese

• Filling

• 1  cup brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1  egg
• 1  cup  chopped pecans (or other nut if desired)

Directions

1. Dough: Combine ingredients. Roll dough into balls and press into mini muffin tins. Place in freezer for 30 minutes.
2. Filling: Combine all ingredients.
3. Fill dough in muffin tins 3/4 of the way with filling - DO NOT OVERFILL to the top.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Enjoy.