How to Make Grandma's Pecan Tassies - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to classic family recipes, there's nothing quite like Grandma's pecan tassies. These bite-sized treats are a beloved staple at holiday gatherings and special occasions, and for good reason. The combination of buttery, flaky pastry and sweet, nutty filling is simply irresistible. If you're looking for a memorable dessert to impress your friends and family, look no further than this time-honored recipe.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups firmly packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups chopped pecans

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 48 cookies

  • Beat 1 cup butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer in a large bowl until creamy. Add flour gradually, beating at low speed. Shape mixture into 48 small balls and place on a baking sheet. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 2 mini-muffin pans. Press a dough ball into each cup in mini muffin tins to make pastry shells.
  • Whisk brown sugar, eggs, 2 tablespoons melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl. Stir in 1 1/4 cups pecans; spoon mixture into tart shells until 2/3 full. Top with remaining pecans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes. Gently remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks, about 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    114 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 52mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 12mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 34mg