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Shortcut Coconut-Pecan Chocolate Tassies

2 reviews
Total Time
Prep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by deb villenauve, Krakow, Wisconsin

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Nov. 16, 2023

You can garnish these cookies with pecan halves or a couple of chocolate chips before baking, or drizzle with a little melted chocolate after taking them out of the oven. —Deb Villenauve, Krakow, Wisconsin

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  • It’s a little tricky to tell when the cake cups are done baking. When they are “set” they’ll look more matte than glossy.
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    Shortcut Coconut-Pecan Chocolate Tassies

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    2 reviews
    Prep Time 25 min
    Cook Time 10 min
    Yield about 3 dozen

    Ingredients

    • 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
    • 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
    • 1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
    • 6 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled slightly
    • 3/4 cup coconut-pecan frosting
    • Optional: Pecan halves or melted semisweet chocolate
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    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 350°. Mix cake mix and oats; stir in egg and melted butter. Shape mixture into 1-in. balls. Press onto bottoms and up sides of 36 greased mini muffin cups.
    2. Bake just until set, 8-10 minutes. Cool slightly before removing to wire racks; cool completely.
    3. Top each with about 1 teaspoon frosting. If desired, top with pecans or drizzle with melted chocolate.

    Nutrition Facts

    1 tassie: 94 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

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