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Tiny Pecan Pie Tarts

pies & pastries
These are just fool-proof and so delicious!  Great to make the night before a party or holiday get-together!
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Tart Shells:
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 c butter, softened
1 c all-purpose flour
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Tart Shell Instructions:
  1. Combine cream cheese and butter in a small bowl; stir until smooth.
  2. Add flour, mixing well.
  3. Chill dough about 1 hour; roll into 24 (1-inch) balls.
  4. Place in miniature muffin tins, shaping each into a shell.
Filling:
3/4 c packed brown sugar
1 tbsp butter, softened
1 egg
2/3 cup chopped pecans
dash of salt
2 tsp vanilla
unbaked tart shells (recipe included)
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Filling Instructions:
  1. Combine sugar, butter, egg, salt, and vanilla in a small bowl.
  2. Beat at medium speed until just smooth.  
  3. Stir pecans into filling.  
  4. Fill each tart shell about half full, as the mixture will rise in baking.
  5. Bake in 325 degree oven for 25 minutes or until they are lightly browned.  Don't over bake!
  6. Let cool then remove from muffin tins with a knife. 
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