Ingredients

  • 3 ounces, weight Cream Cheese
  • 1 stick Butter
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 1 whole Egg
  • 3/4 cups Packed Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 Tablespoon Karo Syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 36 whole Pecans

Method

  • Combine softened cream cheese, butter, and flour and mix together till well mixed (but not over worked) then shape into a sticky ball. Roll out to about 1/3 inch thickness. Cut using a round cookie cutter or glass and place 'crusts' into muffin pan (you can change how many you make by increasing or decreasing the thickness. I usually skip rolling it out and just shape circles by hand - I generally get about 9 using a standard 12-count muffin tin).
  • In a bowl, beat the egg, brown sugar, cinnamon, karo syrup, and vanilla with a fork. Spoon filling into crust bowls and add 3-4 pecans per tart (or as many or little as you like!).
  • Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 to 35 minutes till crust is lightly browned and filling is firmed up. Let cool and enjoy!
  • These are good with fresh whipped cream!
  • I always make a double recipe. They're that good.