Apricot Pecan Tassies

Name: Apricot Pecan Tassies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
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

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

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 119 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 87mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.

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

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auntduba

May 28, 2010

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!
casperazz

Dec 23, 2007

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

Dec 21, 2007

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