Aunt Jackie's Pecan Tarts

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Makes about 24

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 cup sifted flour
1 egg
3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 teaspoon vanilla
dash salt
2/3 cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 325F. Combine cheese, 1/2 cup butter & flour. Mix thoroughly and chill, covered, 1 hour. Divide into 24 small balls and press into sides and bottom of 2 ungreased minature muffin pans. Combine egg, brown sugar, vanilla, salt & remaining 1 tablespoon butter; beat until smooth. Sprinkle 1/3 cup pecans equally into 24 tart shells. Divide egg mixture equally among 24 tarts, pouring on top of pecans. Sprinkle remaining 1/3 cup pecans on top of tarts. Bake 20-25 minutes until pastry is golden brown.

Note: Kindly donated by my Aunt Jackie


Reviews of Aunt Jackie's Pecan Tarts:

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  A cookie baker  Dec 26, 2011
Would make this again.
yum. made with walnuts instead of pecans and turned out great. five stars

  Baker from michigan  Dec 22, 2011
Would make this again.
wonderful recipe. hope everybody has it in there kitchen. five stars

  L's kitchen in NY  Dec 20, 2011
Would make this again.
A keeper! Easy and they come out picture perfect! Highly recommended recipe and not just for the holidays. Enjoy! five stars

  tmo in chicago  Dec 18, 2011
Would make this again.
I found this recipe a couple years ago and have been making these delicious tarts ever since. I'm not very good around the kitchen, but these turned out very well, especially since I have never made a tart before! Everyone tells me how delicious they are! five stars

  Jessica in Ct  Dec 16, 2011
Would make this again.
One of my favorite recipes ! Love this one and its easy to do ! five stars

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