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BRIDESMAIDS TASSIES (Miniature Pecan Tarts) MAKES APPROXIMATELY 30 MINIATURE TARTS This cookie recipe is another favorite in my family. These are miniature pecan tarts and so good. Serve these in place of pecan pie for little bites and a more elegant presentation. INGREDIENTS DOUGH 3 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/4 pound unsalted butter, softened 1 cup all purpose flour FILLING 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla Chopped pecans For Dough: Combine cream cheese, butter and flour. Work with hands until thoroughly blended. Roll dough into balls the size of marbles. Press into bottom and sides of miniature muffin tins. For Filling: Combine the brown sugar, butter, egg and vanilla in small saucepan. Heat on low until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. (This may also be done in the microwave in a microwave-safe bowl.) Put 1/2 teaspoon of filling into each pastry shell. Top with several chopped pecans. Bake for 15 minutes in preheated 350° F oven or until dough is browned and filling is set. Cool slightly in tins before removing. Store cooled tarts in airtight container. Notes: For a slightly healthier version, I use reduced fat cream cheese and substitute whole wheat pastry flour for the all-purpose flour in the dough. It is every bit as good and no one knows the difference.

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