Mini Pecan Tarts

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If you like pecan pies...you'll love these during the holidays. They melt right into your mouth.

Recipe by Elaine L Smith
Updated on August 22, 2022
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Servings:
24
Yield:
4 dozen
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup margarine

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 2 egg yolks

  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

  • 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup margarine

  • ½ cup corn syrup

  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar

  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. In a large bowl, mix 1/2 cup margarine (NOT butter) and 1/2 cup sugar. Stir in egg yolks, almond extract, and sifted flour.

  3. Spray tiny muffin cups with non-stick spray. Press mixture evenly into tiny muffin cups. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

  4. To make Filling: Bring to a boil 1/2 cup margarine, corn syrup, and confectioner's sugar. Stir in chopped pecans.

  5. Spoon into shells no more than 1/2 way. Top with pecan halves. Bake in a 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) oven for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

195 Calories
11g Fat
23g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 195
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 89mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 0mg 1%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 35mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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