These miniature tarts feature whole pecans, a caramel-like filling, and a butter and cream cheese crust that melts right in your mouth. —Janice Hose, Hagerstown, Maryland
Pecan Goody Cups
Watch how to Make Pecan Goody Cups
Pecan Goody Cups
Prep Time
35 min
Cook Time
20 min
Yield
4 dozen
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- FILLING:
- 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 48 pecan halves
Directions
- In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until light and 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.
- Roll dough into 1-in. balls. Press onto the bottoms and up the sides of greased miniature muffin cups. Spoon filling into cups; 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.
Nutrition Facts
1 pastry: 97 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 38mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
