MINI PECAN TARTS

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If you like pecan pies...you'll love these during the holidays. They melt right into your mouth.

Provided by Elaine L. Smith

Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

½ cup margarine
½ cup white sugar
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
½ cup margarine
½ cup corn syrup
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
In a large bowl, mix 1/2 cup margarine (NOT butter) and 1/2 cup sugar. Stir in egg yolks, almond extract, and sifted flour.
Spray tiny muffin cups with non-stick spray. Press mixture evenly into tiny muffin cups. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
To make Filling: Bring to a boil 1/2 cup margarine, corn syrup, and confectioner's sugar. Stir in chopped pecans.
Spoon into shells no more than 1/2 way. Top with pecan halves. Bake in a 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) oven for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 88.7 mg, Sugar 9.4 g