Pecan Tassies for 8

Ingredients and Weight:

• Pecan filling:
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups pecans, toasted and chopped
• Cookie crust:
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
  • 2-3 tablespoons ice water

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

20-25 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

For the cookie crust: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. 3. Add the cold butter pieces and cut them into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or two forks, until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 4. Add ice water 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. 5. Form the dough into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. For the pecan filling: 1. In a large bowl, whisk together the corn syrup, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. 2. Stir in the toasted pecans.

To assemble the tassies: 1. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch. 2. Cut out 16 circles from the dough, using a 3-inch cookie cutter. 3. Line 16 muffin cups with paper liners. 4. Place a circle of dough in each muffin cup and press it into the bottom and sides to form a tart shell. 5. Divide the pecan filling evenly among the tart shells. 6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set. 7. Let cool completely before serving.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1 tassie):

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 15 g
• Carbohydrates: 25 g
• Protein: 4 g

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and buttery pecan filling
• Flaky and tender cookie crust
• Perfectly sweet and nutty flavor
• Bite-sized and perfect for parties or as a dessert

User Comments:

• "These pecan tassies are the perfect balance of sweet and savory. The filling is perfectly gooey and the crust is buttery and flaky."
• "I love how easy these are to make! They're always a hit at my holiday parties."
• "These are a classic for a reason. They're simply delicious."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To toast the pecans, spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant and golden brown.
• Be careful not to overmix the cookie dough, as this will make the crust tough.
• If the edges of the crust start to brown too quickly during baking, cover them with aluminum foil.
• Pecan tassies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.