Party Pecan Pies
Though they're small, Judy Theriot's pleasing "pies" are packed with flavor and sized right for a buffet. What's more, writes Judy from Pierre Part, Louisiana, "They can be stored in the freezer to make party or gift preparations that much easier."48 ServingsPrep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 25 min. + cooling
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- FILLING:
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
- In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually
- add flour and mix well. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
- Press tablespoonfuls of dough onto the bottom and up the sides of
- ungreased miniature muffin cups to form shells; set aside. Combine
- filling ingredients in a bowl. Spoon about 1 heaping teaspoon into
- each shell.
- Bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until crust is brown and
- filling is set. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to
- wire racks. Yield: about 4 dozen.