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Smoky Pecan Puffs
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 81
Guests will think you fussed when you set out a tray of these pretty puffs. For a more festive look, cut the pastry with a small star cutter. —Awynne Thurstenson, Siloam Springs, Arkansas
Ingredients:
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sherry
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
Directions:
1. Unfold puff pastry; cut into 1-in. squares. Place on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Whisk egg and water; brush over squares. Sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
2. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, sherry and Liquid Smoke if desired; stir in pecans and onion.
3. Split each square horizontally; spread with 3/4 teaspoon cream cheese mixture. Replace tops. Yield: 81 appetizers.
By RecipeOfHealth.com