Pecan Tarts
* Exported from MasterCook *
Pecan Tarts
Recipe By : Sandy's Recipe Journal
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 pound margarine
3 ounces cream cheese
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter -- melted
dash salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup pecans -- chopped
For pastry: Cream margarine and cream cheese; add flour and mix. Make into 24 balls and put in tart pans; flatten out to fit cups. (This can be doubled easily).
For filling: Break eggs; do not beat. Add sugar, melted butter, salt, vanilla and pecans. Mix well. Fill tart cups half full and bake at 350 F. for 30 minutes until delicately browned. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pans and finish cooling on racks.
Makes 24
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NOTES : This recipe can be doubled easily and they freeze well. A favorite holiday cookie!