Brownie Tarts

* Exported from MasterCook Mac *

Brownie Tarts

Recipe By : Morris Hymes <mhymes@DC.INFI.NET>
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 c butter or margarine, softened
3 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 c all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1/2 c semisweet chocolate chips
2 tbsp butter or margarine
1/2 c sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c chopped pecans, opt.
Maraschino cherry halves, opt.

In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese. Add flour; mix
well. Chill for 1 hour. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place in ungreased
miniature muffin cups; press into the bottom and up the sides to form
a shell. For filling, melt chocolate chips and butter in a small
saucepan. Remove from the heat; stir in sugar, egg and vanilla. Add
the pecans if desired. Spoon int o shells. Bake at 325 for 30-35
minutes or until brownies test done with a wood en pick. Cool 10
minutes before removing to a wire rack. Garnish with cherries if
desired. Yield: 2 dozen.

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