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.

Kessi Mandira
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These tassies are amazing! The filling is smooth and creamy, and the crust is perfectly flaky. I love the tartness of the cranberries and the sweetness of the pecans. These are definitely a new favorite of mine.


Sanath Upandra
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Yum! The cranberry filling is tart and flavorful, and the pecan crust is perfectly crumbly. I definitely recommend this recipe.


Christina Sanchez
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These tassies are divine! The filling is so smooth and tart, and the crust is perfectly buttery. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I will definitely be making these again and again.


poop smellsbad
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These tassies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them. They're perfect for busy holiday season.


Onkarabile Ashley
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I've been making these tassies for years and they're always a favorite. The cranberry filling is tart and tangy, and the pecan crust is buttery and flaky. They're the perfect holiday treat.


Yasir Junaid
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These tassies are so easy to make and they're always a hit. I love that I can use fresh or frozen cranberries. They're perfect for any occasion.


rolando benedicto
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I made these tassies for Thanksgiving and they were a huge hit. The cranberry filling was tart and flavorful, and the pecan crust was perfectly crumbly. I will definitely be making these again for Christmas.


Blessing Ose
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These tassies are a real treat. The cranberry filling is tangy and sweet, and the pecan crust is buttery and flaky. They're perfect for a party or a special occasion. I highly recommend them!


Christina Lapa
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These tassies are divine! The filling is so smooth and tart, and the crust is perfectly buttery. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Hala Ezzo
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I made these tassies for a Christmas party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! The filling was tart and tangy, and the crust was buttery and flaky. I will definitely be making these again.


Abu Bakar Malik
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These tassies are the perfect holiday treat. They are festive, delicious, and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again this year.


Thisanga Desara
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I've made these tassies several times and they are always a hit. The filling is delicious and the crust is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


Stanislav CONKA
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These tassies are so easy to make and they are always a hit. I love that I can use fresh or frozen cranberries. They are perfect for any occasion.


Terry Cooper
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I made these tassies for a Christmas party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! The filling was tart and tangy, and the crust was buttery and flaky. I will definitely be making these again.


Victoria Patrick
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These tassies are the perfect holiday treat. They are festive, delicious, and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again this year.


Carrian Poma
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I've made these tassies several times and they are always a hit. The filling is delicious and the crust is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


Lexi Turner
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These tassies are so easy to make and they are always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them. They are perfect for busy holiday season.


mdalim Sarkar
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I love the combination of cranberries and pecans in these tassies. The filling is sweet and tart, and the crust is perfectly flaky. I will definitely be making these again for my next potluck.


Nafrom Chaku
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These tassies were a hit at my holiday party! The cranberry filling was tart and tangy, and the pecan crust was buttery and crumbly. I will definitely be making these again.