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Pecan Tassies
5 from 6 votes

Pecan Tassies

These Pecan Tassies are little bites of heaven and always a hit for the Holidays! Melt-in-your-mouth mini pecan pies with a buttery cream cheese crust and a sweet, rich pecan filling.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Chill Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 24 pieces
Calories: 127 kcal
Course: Dessert, Baked Goods

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter room temperature, divided, unsalted
  • 4 oz. cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 ¼ cups flour
  • ¾ cup pecans divided, chopped
  • ¾ cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg large
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Mix together in a medium bowl, 7 tablespoons of butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add flour and mix until a dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Grease a mini muffin pan.
  3. Divide dough into 24 pieces, a little less than a tablespoon each. Roll into a ball and place into muffin tin. Press dough evenly to cover the bottom and sides forming a cup.
  4. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, egg, 1 tablespoon melted butter, vanilla, and salt.
  5. Reserve 3 tablespoons of pecans and stir in remaining pecans into sugar egg mixture.
  6. Spoon a teaspoon of pecan mix into each muffin cup. Sprinkle with reserved pecans.
  7. Bake for 20-22 minutes, until the pastry starts to turn golden brown and the center is set.
  8. Cool in the pan on a cooling rack for 10 minutes. Then remove from the pan to the cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Dough can be made and refrigerated up to 3 days before use.
  • Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 7 days or 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
  • Be sure to press the dough close to the top of the muffin tin or there won’t be enough dough to hold the filling.
  • A tart tamper was used for this recipe, but a round handle of a wooden spoon will work, or just your fingers.

Nutrition Information

Calories 127kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 0.2g (10%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 32mg (1%) Potassium 40mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 193IU (4%) Vitamin C 0.04mg (0%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24 pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 127

% Daily Value*

Calories 127kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 32mg 1%
Potassium 40mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 193IU 4%
Vitamin C 0.04mg 0%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.