Posted by: Schmitty 11-13-99 2:00 AM
Pecanettes
Pastry:
6 ounces cream cheese
1 cup butter
2 cups flour
Filling:
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups brown sugar packed
4 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Combine first three ingredients and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. (Dough can be made one day ahead).
Preheat oven to 325° F.
Combine filling ingredients in saucepan. Heat thoroughly on low flame.
Shape dough into small balls and press into miniature muffin tins forming a shell.
Fill and bake at 325 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.
Makes 48
Note: I discovered recently if I spray pans with non-stick spray, they are a breeze to remove - no cracking or breaking.