WALNUT TASSIES

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Dainty and delicious, these nut-filled tarts are an old-fashioned favorite in our family. They make a pretty gift when packaged in a decorated egg carton with colored paper liners in each cup.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 large egg, beaten
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
Pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup chopped walnuts
Halved candied cherries, optional

Steps:

In a bowl, blend butter, cream cheese and flour. Chill. Divide dough into fourths; divide each fourth into 12 small balls. Press each ball into miniature tart or muffin pans. For filling, combine all ingredients except cherries; fill tarts three-fourths full. Place on baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until crust is browned and filling set. Cool in pans on wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pans. If desired, garnish with candied cherries.

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