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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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Dainty and delicious, these nut-filled tarts are an old-fashioned favorite in our family. They make a pretty gift when packaged in a decorated egg carton with colored paper liners in each cup. Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened |
2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened |
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
filling: |
1 tablespoon butter, melted |
1 egg, beaten |
3/4 cup packed brown sugar |
pinch salt |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2/3 cup chopped walnuts |
halved candied cherries, optional |
Directions:
1. In a bowl, blend butter, cream cheese and flour. Chill. Divide dough into fourths; divide each fourth into 12 small balls. Press each ball into miniature tart or muffin pans. For filling, combine all ingredients except cherries; fill tarts 3/4 full. Place on baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until crust is browned and filling set. Cool in pans on wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pans. If desired, garnish with candied cherries. Yield: 4 dozen.
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