Walnut Cups
Description
This recipe makes 2 dozen delicious cookies that look like little pecan pies or tarts. You can make them with pecans instead of walnuts if you choose.
Ingredients
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1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
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1/2 cup butter
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 egg
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup brown sugar
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3/4 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line mini muffin pans with paper liners.
2
In a medium bowl, stir together cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter, and flour until a dough forms. Roll into 1-inch balls and press into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared muffin cups.
3
In a small bowl, blend together egg, butter, vanilla, and brown sugar until smooth. Stir in walnuts. Spoon mixture into the muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.
4
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until crusts are golden.