WALNUT TASSIES

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Categories     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Christmas

Yield 24 tartlets

Number Of Ingredients 11

For pastry dough
¼ pound softened, unsalted butter
3 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup all-purpose flour
For filling
¾ cup brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon soft, unsalted butter
Powdered sugar for garnish

Steps:

  • Prepare pastry Combine ¼ pound butter, cream cheese, and flour and work into smooth dough. Press dough into 24 cups of small (1½-inch diameter) muffin tins and set aside. Prepare filling, fill tartlets, and bake Pre-heat oven to 375°F. Combine brown sugar, vanilla, walnuts, beaten egg, and 1 tablespoon soft, unsalted butter in a bowl. Fill pastry shells to a level slightly below the top of dough in cups with walnut mixture. Bake tartlets at 375°F. for 20-25 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar while still warm. Christmas Cookie Note: Double only. Make two double recipes for 96 pieces.

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