Pecan Tarts

My sister, Sharon brought a batch of these to my home and in about 2 days the four of us had finished them. Yes they are that good! These have a rich shortbread cookie style crust. The filling is similar in flavor to a traditional pecan pie but not quite as sweet or sticky in texture. They should be baked in 24 regular sized muffin tins. This recipe is a money saver over some other tart recipes since it uses pecan pieces. The smaller pieces of nuts are more attractive on the small little tarts and they give a pecan taste with every bite.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 24 tarts

Ingredients

• CRUST

• 1  cup  of softened butter
• 1 (8 ounce) package  of softened cream cheese
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 2  cups white flour

• FILLING

• 1 1⁄3 cups brown sugar
• 2  beaten eggs
• 2  tablespoons  melted butter
• 1 1⁄2-1 3⁄4 cups pecan pieces

Directions

1. CRUST:.
2. Blend softened butter, granulated sugar & cream cheese.
3. Add flour and cream together.
4. Press a small amount of crust mixture onto the sides and bottom of each 'oil sprayed' muffin cup.
5. FILLING:.
6. Mix brown sugar, beaten eggs, and melted butter together.
7. Add the pecan pieces.
8. Pour about 1 TSP of filling mixure into each crusted muffin cup.
9. Bake 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.