"They may resemble mini pies, but these maple walnut tassies are actually made with a tender cream cheese cookie dough...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
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1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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8 ounces (226g) full-fat brick-style cream cheese, softened to room temperature
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1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
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2 large eggs (cold is fine)
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1 cup (200g) packed light or dark brown sugar
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1/4 cup (60ml) pure maple syrup
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2 Tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, melted
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 and 1/4 cups (150g) finely chopped walnuts
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optional: 1/2 teaspoon maple extract
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optional for garnish: confectioners’ sugar