Best 20 Pecan Tassies Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable goodness of pecan tassies, a classic Southern treat that combines a buttery, flaky pastry crust with a sweet, nutty pecan filling. Originating in the kitchens of Louisiana, these bite-sized delights are a testament to the region's rich culinary heritage. Pecan tassies are a staple of holiday gatherings, potlucks, and bake sales, and their irresistible flavor and charming appearance make them a favorite among people of all ages. This article presents a collection of pecan tassie recipes that cater to different preferences and skill levels. From traditional recipes that evoke nostalgia to modern variations that add a twist to the classic, these recipes offer a delightful journey into the world of pecan tassies. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, you'll find a recipe that suits your needs and allows you to create these delectable treats in the comfort of your own home.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRANDMA'S PECAN TASSIES



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My grandma used to make these every Christmas. She passed the torch to me, and now my family asks me to make these every Christmas. They are delectable.

Provided by Brandi Rose

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • Combine 1 cup butter and cream cheese in a bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Add flour gradually, beating at low speed. Shape mixture into 48 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 the cups of a mini-muffin pan. Press 1 chilled dough ball into each cup and shape into a tart shell.
  • Whisk brown sugar, eggs, 2 tablespoons butter, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl. Stir in 1 1/4 cups pecans. Spoon mixture into tart shells. Top with the remaining pecans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges of cookie shell are delicately 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 Facts : Calories 114 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 23.1 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 51.5 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

PECAN TASSIES



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These tarts are very good for parties and special occasions. You'll probably want to double the recipe, because they'll disappear in a hurry! -Joy Corie, Ruston, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1 large egg, room temperature
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt
2/3 cup finely chopped pecans, divided

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth; gradually beat in flour. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 375°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; press evenly onto bottoms and up sides of greased mini muffin cups., For filling, in a small bowl, mix egg, brown sugar, butter, vanilla and salt until blended. Stir in 1/3 cup pecans; spoon into pastries. Sprinkle with remaining pecans., Bake 15-20 minutes or until edges are golden and filling is puffed. Cool in pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Freeze option: Freeze cooled cookies, layered between waxed paper, in freezer containers. To use, thaw in covered containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BESS LONDON'S PECAN TASSIES



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 24 tassies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus 1 tablespoon butter, melted
One 3-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup all-purpose flour
Nonstick cooking spray
1 large egg
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of fine salt
1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped

Steps:

  • With an electric mixer, beat the 1/2 cup butter and the cream cheese until smooth. Add the flour and beat until fully combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Spray a 24-cup mini-muffin pan with cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, brown sugar, vanilla and salt until smooth. Set aside.
  • Shape the chilled dough into 24 balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Press each ball into a cup of the muffin pan, spreading evenly and up the sides, then spoon 1 teaspoon of the pecans into each muffin cup. Fill each cup with the egg mixture until evenly distributed, about 1 teaspoon in each. Bake until the filling is set, about 25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes, and then remove from the muffin pan.

PECAN TASSIES



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These little tarts are a great hit - and look beautiful on a holiday tray!

Provided by Carla A.

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Pecan Pie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the margarine and cream cheese until well blended. Beat in flour, 1 cup at a time, until the mixture forms a smooth dough. Roll into small balls, and press into the bottoms and sides of tart pans or mini muffin pans.
  • In another bowl, mix together the eggs, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, and salt. Stir in the pecans. Use a spoon to fill each of the crusts 2/3 full with the filling mixture.
  • Bake for 15 to 18 minutes in the preheated oven, until shell is light brown, and the filling has puffed up. Cool, and carefully remove from pans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 97.2 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

PECAN TASSIES



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These tart-like cookies feature the flavors and textures of pecan pie -- tender, buttery crust, crunchy pecans, and brown-sugar filling -- all in one bite. Martha made this recipe on Martha Bakes 409.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup pecans
1/2 cup (4 ounces) mascarpone or cream cheese
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
Pinch of salt
1 large egg
1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make the dough: Process pecans in a food processor until finely ground (you should have about 1/2 cup); set aside. Put mascarpone or cream cheese and butter into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium-high speed until well blended. Add flour, ground pecans, and salt; mix just until dough comes together. Alternatively, stir together ingredients with a wooden spoon in a large bowl.
  • Roll dough into eighteen 1-inch balls, and press into bottoms and up sides of cups of mini-muffin tins.
  • Make the filling: Whisk the egg, sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, butter, and salt in a small bowl. Stir in pecans. Spoon about 1 1/2 teaspoons filling into each muffin cup.
  • Bake pecan tassies until crust begins to turn golden, about 20-22 minutes. Let cool completely in tins on wire rack. Unmold. Pecan tassies can be stored in single layers in airtight containers up to 3 days.

PECAN TASSIES



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 4h30m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for the tamper
1 large egg
3/4 cups light brown sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
Pinch kosher salt
3/4 cup chopped pecans
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Prepare a grill for indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the hot coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only to medium-high heat.
  • For the dough: Add the butter and cream cheese to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Cream together until smooth and combined, 3 to 5 minutes. Mix in the flour until just combined. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • When the dough is cold and firm, portion it into 2 dozen balls. Add each ball to a tassie pan or a mini muffin pan and, using a tamper dipped in flour, press the dough so that it forms a cup. Refrigerate the dough cups for 30 minutes.
  • To make the filling, cream the egg, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, allspice, nutmeg and salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the filling to a liquid measuring cup for easy pouring.
  • Sprinkle the pecans amongst the refrigerated dough cups. Pour the filling evenly over the pecans.
  • Place over indirect heat and bake at 350 degrees F until golden brown and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely before lightly dusting with confectioners' sugar. Enjoy!
  • (Alternatively, you can bake the pecan tassies in a 350 degrees F oven for 20 to 25 minutes.)

EASY PECAN TASSIES



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This recipe for pecan tassies was handed down to me by a great friend of mine.

Provided by alma

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup chopped pecans
1 egg
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 dash salt

Steps:

  • Combine flour, butter, and cream cheese in a bowl. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Roll chilled dough into 24 balls and press into the cups of a mini muffin tin to make pastry shells.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Mix brown sugar, pecans, egg, butter, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl. Spoon 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon filling into each pastry shell.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 23.1 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 61.6 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

PECAN TASSIES



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Pecan tassies are bite-size pecan pies disguised as cookies. With a simple crust that's both tangy and rich, thanks to cream cheese and butter, and a not-too-sweet maple-infused pecan filling, they go down easy and by the handful.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     cookies and bars, dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons/85 grams unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 ounces/113 grams cream cheese, at room temperature
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup/128 grams all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2/3 cup/66 grams pecan halves, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, either by hand or with an electric mixer, beat together butter, cream cheese, sugar and salt until creamy. Beat in the flour just until combined and the dough begins to come together. Portion the dough into 24 1-inch balls (about a scant tablespoon each). Press each ball into a cup of a nonstick mini-muffin pan, spreading evenly over the bottom and 3/4 of the way up the sides, slightly higher if the cups are on the shallow side.
  • Make the filling and bake: In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the filling ingredients. Add a heaping teaspoon of the filling to create a small mound in each cup, making sure to distribute the pecans evenly by stirring the filling every few scoops. Bake until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes, then remove the tassies from the tin to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 104, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 56 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CRANBERRY PECAN TASSIES



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A traditional pecan tassie is a small tart with nuts. This holiday version adds cranberries. How festive! -Peggy West, Georgetown, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg, room temperature
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth; gradually beat in flour. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes or until firm enough to shape., Preheat oven to 325°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; place in greased mini-muffin cups. Press evenly onto bottoms and up sides of cups., In a small bowl, beat egg, brown sugar, melted butter and orange zest until blended. Stir in pecans. Spoon 1-1/2 teaspoons filling into each cup; top with cranberries., Bake 20-25 minutes or until crust is golden and filling is set. Cool in pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.Freeze option: Freeze cookies, layered between waxed paper, in freezer containers. To use, thaw before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CREAM CHEESE PECAN TASSIES



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Make and share this Cream Cheese Pecan Tassies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Robbie Rice

Categories     Pie

Time 1h45m

Yield 24 cookies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup flour
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/3 cup cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2/3 cup pecans, chopped
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Beat flour, butter and cream cheese in bowl.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Roll into 1" balls.
  • Press each ball into greased wells of small muffin tin, forming cups; set aside.
  • Bring remaining ingredients to a boil.
  • Pour hot mixture, 1 Tbsp at a time, into cups.
  • Bake in 400° oven for 12-15 minutes.

PECAN TASSIES/MINI PECAN PIES



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These are a hit each time I make them. Cute little pecan tarts! Great for CHRISTmas trays! I've also put chopped cranberries or mini chips in them to vary the filing.

Provided by SweetsLady

Categories     Tarts

Time 43m

Yield 60-72 cookies, 60-72 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups butter or 2 cups margarine, softened
4 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
4 cups flour
3 eggs
2 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 pinch salt
1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped (chopped dried cranberries or mini chips can also be put in with pecans)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • In medium bowl, mix together the margarine and cream cheese until well blended. Beat in flour, 1 cup at a time, until the mixture forms a smooth dough. Chill the dough while making the filling.
  • In another bowl, mix the eggs, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, and salt. Stir in the pecans.
  • Roll into small balls, and press slightly into the bottoms and sides of greased tart pans or mini muffin pans making sure to put some of the dough over the lip of the cup. Use a spoon to fill each of the crusts 2/3 full with the filling. It will overflow if you fill too full.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes in oven, until shell is lightly browned, and filling has puffed up. Cool, and carefully remove from pan.

PAMPERED CHEF PECAN TASSIES



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Make and share this Pampered Chef Pecan Tassies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ShortieNJ

Categories     Tarts

Time 30m

Yield 24 tarts, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter (softened)
3 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup pecan halves (finely chopped)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • For shells, beat butter and cream cheese until well blended, add flour, mix until soft dough forms.
  • Using small scoop, shape dough into 1 inch balls, place into ungreased cups of mini muffin pan.
  • Dip mini tart shaper in flour, press into dough with even pressure until dough rises slightly above rim of pan (dip in flour and repeat for all remaining cups).
  • For filling, melt butter in microwave (about 30 seconds), stir in brown sugar, egg, and vanilla.
  • Finely chop pecans, add to mixture, mix well.
  • Using small scoop, fill each shell with a level scoop of filling (do not overfill).
  • Bake 20-25 minutes (until light golden brown), remove pan from oven, cool in pan for 3 minutes, transfer to cooling rack, cool completely.

PECAN PIE TASSIES



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I tried to find my version on here, but I never found one that mixed the cream cheese crust with the corn syrup filling.

Provided by Tasses

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 tassie, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter
1 cup flour
cooking spray
3 eggs
1 cup corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups chopped pecans
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 350 degrees.
  • Dough: Mix cream cheese, butter and flour to form dough.
  • Chill for 20 minutes.
  • Divide dough into 24 sections.
  • Press each dough into cooking oil sprayed mini muffin cups.
  • Filling: Mix eggs, syrup, vanilla, pecans, sugar and butter.
  • Pour filling to 3/4 full in each dough cup.
  • Bake 25 minutes until crust is brown and filling is dark.
  • Let cool to set completely.

PUMPKIN PECAN TASSIES



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Field editor Pat Habiger of Spearville, Kansas suggests, "These delicious mini tarts are lovely for Christmas or to serve at a tea. They're worth the extra time it takes to make them."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
FILLING:
3/4 cup packed brown sugar, divided
1/4 cup canned pumpkin
4 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon butter, melted, divided
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon rum extract
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and cream cheese. Beat in flour. Shape into 24 balls. With floured fingers, press onto the bottom and up the sides of greased miniature muffin cups. , Bake at 325° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, pumpkin, 4 teaspoons butter, egg yolk, cream, extracts, cinnamon and nutmeg. Spoon into warm cups. Combine the pecans and remaining brown sugar and butter; sprinkle over filling. , Bake 23-27 minutes longer or until set and edges are golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHOCOLATE PECAN TASSIES



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Tender pastry cups with a tasty chocolate pecan filling. You will need a mini muffin pan to make these.

Provided by TheThreeDogKitchen

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup butter
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon margarine
1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese. Stir in the flour until well blended. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Melt chocolate and margarine together in the microwave, stirring frequently until smooth. Beat in the brown sugar, egg and vanilla until well blended. Stir in the pecans.
  • Roll the chilled dough into 1 inch balls and press them into the bottom and up the sides of ungreased mini muffin tins. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of filling into each cup.
  • Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until edges are browned. Cool in pans on wire racks for 15 minutes before removing from muffin tins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 14.5 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 31.7 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

CHOCOLATE PECAN TASSIES



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Make and share this Chocolate Pecan Tassies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PugGrannie

Categories     Dessert

Time 52m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15 ounce) package pillsbury all ready pie crusts
2 teaspoons flour
2/3 cup pecans, chopped
3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 ounce square semisweet chocolate, melted, cooled
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg

Steps:

  • Allow both crust pouches to stand at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Unfold each crust; remove top plastic sheets. Press out fold lines.
  • Sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon flour. Spread flour evenly over crusts.
  • Invert and remove remaining plastic sheets.
  • Using a 2-5/8" to 2-3/4" round, scalloped cookie cutter, cut 12 rounds out of each crust.
  • Gently press each round, floured side down, into 24 ungreased miniature muffin cups.
  • Divide 1/3 cup of the nuts evenly in pie crust-lined muffin cups. In small bowl, beat brown sugar, chocolate, butter, vanilla, and egg only until smooth (do not overbeat; mixture should not be bubbly).
  • Spoon teaspoonful of filling over nuts in each cup.
  • Sprinkle with remaining nuts.
  • Bake at 375°F for 18-22 minutes or until filling is set and crust is light golden brown.
  • Cool 1 minute; remove from pans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.5, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 10.1, Sodium 94.8, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 6.8, Protein 1.7

PECAN TASSIES



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This is one of my favorite Christmas cookie tray recipes. I got this recipe from Goodhousekeeping Magazine many years ago.

Provided by cookiebaker

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 cup pecans, toasted and finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In small bowl, with mixer at high speed, beat cream cheese with 1/2 cup butter until creamy.
  • Reduce speed to low, add flour and granulated sugar and beat until well mixed.
  • Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • In medium bowl mix brown sugar, vanilla, salt, egg, pecans and remaining 1 tablespoon or butter until filling is blended.
  • With floured hands, divide dough into 24 equal pieces (dough will be very soft).
  • With floured fingertips, gently press dough pieces evenly onto bottoms and up sides of twenty-four 1 3/4" by 3/4 to 1" ungreased miniature muffin-pan cups.
  • I make hundreds of these cookies every Christmas so I use a wooden tart tamper to form the shells.
  • Spoon a heaping pecan filling into each cup.
  • Bake 30 minutes or until filling is set and edges of crust are golden.
  • With tip of knife, gently loosen tassies from muffin-pan cups and place on wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store tassies in tightly covered container up to 1 week.

PECAN TASSIES BARS



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Small pecan pies...very flaky. Made in small muffin tins...like a cookie.

Provided by Christine J. Crabtree

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg
¾ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup chopped pecans
24 pecan halves

Steps:

  • To Make Crust: Blend softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter and flour. Chill 1 hour.
  • Shape into 24 balls. Press balls into cavity of mini muffin tins, making small cups.
  • To Make Filling: Beat together egg, brown sugar and 1 tablespoon butter. Add vanilla and salt and beat till smooth. In each little crust bottom, sprinkle chopped pecans, add egg mixture to right before top and top with a whole pecan.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 25 minutes or till filling is set. Cool before removing from tins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 46.2 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 140.6 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

CRANBERRY PECAN TASSIES



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Make and share this Cranberry Pecan Tassies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup flour
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup fresh cranberries, finely chopped
2 tablespoons pecans, finely chopped

Steps:

  • cream butter and cream cheese.add flour gradually.mix until you have a soft dough.
  • line miniature muffin cups with balls of dough and shape to fit tins.
  • combine filling ingredients and spoon carefully into each tin.
  • bake at 325* for 30-35 minutes or till filling is set.
  • cool in pans.
  • remove carefully from pans and cool on wire rack compeltely --
  • store in refrigerator in airtight containers.

KRAFT'S PECAN TASSIES



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Simple to put together and yummy. My aunt makes these every year for Christmas. Personally, I would use butter instead of margarine (yes, I have something against margarine).

Provided by Queen Dana

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 48 tassies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 ounce) package Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup Parkay margarine
2 cups flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine cream cheese and margarine, mixing well until blended. Add flour. Mix well. Chill. Divide dough into quarters. Divide each quarter into 12 balls. Press each ball onto bottom and sides of miniature muffin pans.
  • Combine eggs, brown sugar and vanilla. Stir in pecans. Spoon into pastry shells, filling each cup. Bake at 325 F for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes. Remove from pans. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.3, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 13, Sodium 20.2, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 7, Protein 1.4

Tips:

  • Use a cookie scoop to ensure uniform-sized tassies.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling and cutting to prevent sticking.
  • If the dough is too sticky, add more flour, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • For a neater look, trim the edges of the dough circles before filling.
  • Do not overfill the tassie shells, as the filling will expand during baking.
  • Bake the tassies until the edges are golden brown and the filling is set.
  • Allow the tassies to cool completely before removing them from the pan.
  • Store the tassies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Pecan tassies are a classic Southern dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized with different fillings. Whether you prefer a traditional pecan filling or something more unique, these tassies are sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, give pecan tassies a try.

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