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Cashew Tassie Cups

By: Lois Zimmerman

"These little treats are packed with plenty of flavor. The nutty filling sits in rich-tasting mini pastry shells. Delicious!"

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Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
20 Min

Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
FILLING:
2/3 cup coarsely chopped cashews
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a mixing bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth; stir in flour. Shape into 1-in. balls. Press dough onto the bottom and up the sides of ungreased miniature muffin cups. Spoon cashews into shells; set aside.
In another mixing bowl, beat the brown sugar, egg and vanilla until combined; spoon over nuts. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until filling is set and pastry is golden brown. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks.