chocolate rum pecan tassies
It just wouldn't be Christmas without some tassies on the cookie tray! If you want to spice them up a little this year, you might want to give these a try. I've played with my original recipe and they're pretty darned good! You can omit the rum and use extract if desired. Enjoy! CHEERS! (photo from bing images)
prep time
30 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
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yield
Makes 24
Ingredients
- CRUST:
- 1 (3 oz.) - pkg. cream cheese, softened
- 1 - stick butter
- 1 cup - flour
- 1 Tbl. - powdered sugar
- FILLING:
- 1 - large egg
- 3/4 cup - light brown sugar
- 1 tsp. - vanilla
- 1 Tbl. - dark rum, or sub 1 tsp. rum extract
- 3/4 cup - chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup - chopped pecans
- - powdered sugar, optional
How To Make chocolate rum pecan tassies
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Step 1Crust: Blend cream cheese and butter, add flour and powdered sugar. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes. Divide dough into 24 balls and press into mini muffin pans. (Note: Do not use dark coated pans.) Filling: Combine egg, brown sugar, vanilla, rum, chocolate chips and nuts. Fill cups 3/4 full. Bake at 325 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until light brown. Cool 5 minutes and remove from pans. Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar if desired.
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