CHRISSI'S CREAM CHEESE NUT CUPS (MINI PECAN PIES)

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Chrissi's Cream Cheese Nut Cups (Mini Pecan Pies) image

My friend, Chrissi made these while on a girl's weekend and they were fantastic. Rich, delicious "crust" filled with just enough pecan filling so it's not the large mouthful of a pecan pie slice. Simple to make--this ones a real winner.

Provided by DeSouter

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup flour
1/2 cup sweet butter
3 ounces cream cheese
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon butter
1 egg
1 cup chopped pecans (or other nut if desired)

Steps:

  • Dough: Combine ingredients. Roll dough into balls and press into mini muffin tins. Place in freezer for 30 minutes.
  • Filling: Combine all ingredients.
  • Fill dough in muffin tins 3/4 of the way with filling - DO NOT OVERFILL to the top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Enjoy.

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