Pecan Cups Recipe
- 3 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup chopped pecans
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- To Make Crust: In a medium mixing bowl blend softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup butter or margarine until thoroughly combined. Add flour and mix well. Place in refrigerator to chill.
- In a medium mixing bowl combine brown sugar and 1 tablespoon butter or margarine. Add egg and vanilla, and blend well. Stir in pecans.
- Pat crust into the bottoms of paper muffin cups. Pour in filling, distributing evenly between all cups. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.