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Apricot Pecan Tassies Recipe

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The apricot filling makes these adorable little tarts extra special. They never last long when I fix them for the holidays.—Paula Magnus, Republic, Washington

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Apricot Pecan Tassies Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Yield: 24 Servings

30 25 55

Ingredients

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, softened, divided
6 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup diced dried apricots
1/3 cup chopped pecans

Directions

In a small bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour, beating until mixture forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the brown sugar, egg, vanilla, salt and remaining butter. Stir in apricots and pecans; set aside.
Roll dough into 1-in. balls. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of greased miniature muffin cups. Drop a teaspoonful of apricot mixture into each cup. Bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pans on wire racks. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 tassie equals 119 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 24 mg cholesterol, 87 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Apricot Pecan Tassies in Taste of Home August/September 2000, p45

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Reviewed on May. 28, 2010 by auntduba

The filling was excellent! The dough was a bit flat! Next time I will try these with only 3 tablespoons of cream cheese and add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla for flavor. They did disappear in no time!

Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2007 by casperazz

What is a Tassie? Is it some form of tart?

Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2007 by kedi

how much of an 8 oz. pack of cream cheese is 6 Tablespoons?