Tassies

* Exported from MasterCook *

TASSIES

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 c Butter or margarine,
-softened
3 oz Pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 c Flour
-----FILLING-----
1 t Butter, melted
3/4 c Brown sugar
1 lg Or 2 sm eggs
1 t Vanilla
1/2 c Chopped pecans

SOURCE: Natl Cooking Echo 19 Jun 90

Contributed to the echo by: Debra Heng Originally from: the back of the
Mrs. T's Tart Tamper

This is the tassie recipe from the back of the Mrs. T's Tart Tamper I got
at Lechter's (discount housewares store). The tamper is only $2.89 and well
worth it! It makes perfect little tarts quickly every time. Oh, and you'll
need a mini-muffin pan or two. (My nieces and nephews love the little bite
sized cranberry nutbread gems I bring for them at Thanksgiving.)

TASSIE DOUGH

Mix butter and margarine well, then add flour and mix to a soft dough.
Chill at least 1 hour or overnight.

PECAN TASSIE FILLING

Fill tarts with chopped nuts 'til about 1/2 full. Mix other ingredients and
spoon on top of nuts, so that tarts are now about 3/4 full. Bake at 350 F
for 15 minutes, then at 250F for 30 minutes, or



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