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How to Make Pecan Tassies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pecan tassies are a delightful and indulgent treat that is perfect for any occasion. These miniature pecan tarts are a Southern classic, known for their buttery crust and sweet, nutty filling. Pecan tassies are a popular dessert during the holidays, but they are so delicious that you'll want to make them year-round.

One of the best things about pecan tassies is their individual size, making them easy to serve and enjoy. They are the perfect little bite-sized dessert that is sure to im...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups butter or margarine
  • 4 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ cups packed brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 ½ cups chopped pecans

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 60
  • Yield: 5 dozen

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease mini tart pans or mini muffin pans.
  • Beat butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in flour, 1 cup at a time, until mixture forms a smooth dough. Roll into small balls, and press into the bottoms and sides of prepared pans.
  • Mix brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and salt together in a medium bowl until smooth. Stir in pecans; spoon mixture into each crust until 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown and filling has puffed up, about 15 to 18 minutes. Let cool in the pans briefly before carefully transferring them onto a wire rack to cool completely.

    • Nutrition

    166 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 17mg
    • Sodium: 97mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 19mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 46mg

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    Dessert recipes
    Baking recipes
    Pecan recipes
    Holiday recipes