Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (2 each)
  • Calories:
  • 182
  • Fat:
  • 10 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 5 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 38 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 84 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 22 g
  • Fiber:
  • 1 g
  • Protein:
  • 2 g


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Pecan Goody Cups

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These miniature tarts feature whole pecans, a caramel-like filling, and a butter and cream cheese crust that melts right in your mouth.

SERVINGS: 24

CATEGORY: Dessert

METHOD: Baked

TIME: Prep: 35 min. + chilling Bake: 20 min./batch

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • FILLING:
  • 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 48 pecan halves

Directions:

In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until light a fluffy. Gradually add flour, beating until mixture forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
    For filling, in a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, eggs and butter; set aside. Roll dough into 48 balls. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of greased miniature muffin cups. Spoon a scant teaspoon of filling into each cup. Top each with a pecan half.
    Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 2-3 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Yield: 4 dozen.


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