Pecan Tassies /Basic Tart Dough

 2 T butter

3/4 cup brown sugar

1 egg

1 t vanilla 

1 1/2 cups pecans

    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Combine all the ingredients and fill the tart shells(uncooked).Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

Basic Tart Dough:

1/2 cup butter

3 ounces cream cheese

1 cup plain flour

    Eat the butter and cheese until smooth. Mix in flour. Chill one hour or overnight.

    Form into 1 inch balls and line tart pan.

For precooked shells:

    Prick shells with a fork and bake at 450°F. for 12 to 14 minutes. Remove, cool and fill.