Pecan Tarts

Ingredients

• 3 ounces (6 tablespoons) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• 1 cup sifted flour
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• dash salt
• 2/3 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325F. 
2. Combine cheese, 1/2 cup butter, and  flour. Mix thoroughly and chill, covered, 1 hour. 
3. Divide into 24 small balls and press into sides and bottom of 2 ungreased minature muffin pans. 
4. Combine egg, brown sugar, vanilla, salt and remaining 1 tablespoon butter; beat until smooth. 
5. Sprinkle 1/3 cup pecans equally into 24 tart shells. Divide egg mixture equally among 24 tarts, pouring on top of pecans. Sprinkle remaining 1/3 cup pecans on top of tarts. 
6. Bake 20-25 minutes until pastry is golden brown.