CHOCOLATE PECAN TASSIES

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These dessert muffins capture the wonderful flavor of pecan pie. The addition of chocolate chips makes them extra special. -Ramona Porter, Olive Hill, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
PECAN FILLING:
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2/3 cup chopped pecans
2/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar. Combine the flour and cocoa; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, for filling, combine the brown sugar and butter in a small bowl. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in the pecans and chocolate chips. , Roll cream cheese mixture into 1-in. balls. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of ungreased miniature muffin cups. Spoon filling into cups. , Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 10 minutes before carefully removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.