Pecan Tassies
Pecan Tassies are delightful mini desserts that combine a buttery crust with a sweet, gooey filling packed with crunchy pecans. These irresistible bite-sized treats are perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family nights, offering a burst of flavor that will keep everyone coming back for more. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can impress your guests and create lasting memories around the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted if preferred)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a medium bowl, mix flour and softened butter until crumbly. Add a pinch of salt.
- Press about a tablespoon of dough into each muffin tin cup to form tart shells.
- In another bowl, whisk together brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and chopped pecans until combined.
- Spoon the pecan mixture into each tart shell until just full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Let cool before removing from the tin.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tassie (30g)
- Calories: 131
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 77mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 32mg
Keywords: Consider using walnuts or hazelnuts as an alternative to pecans for added variety. To prevent soggy crusts, you can blind-bake the shells for a few minutes before adding the filling.