Pecan Tassies

These pecan tassies are pecan pies in bite-size cookie form. Kate Blohm

Makes 24 tassies

For the Pastry

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup all-purpose flour

For the Filling

• 1 cup chopped pecans, divided
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of kosher salt
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 24-count mini-muffin pan with non- stick spray.