Mini Pecan Pies

Directions

1. 1
   For the crust, mix together butter and cream cheese and then stir in flour. I used my stand mixer for this.
2. 2
   Roll into 24 small balls. Chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 mins.
3. 3
   Meanwhile, make filling by stirring together filling ingredients.
4. 4
   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. and spray mini muffin pan with cooking spray.
5. 5
   Press chilled balls into mini muffin pan. Be sure to get the crust up around the sides. I use my thumb and then press some around the sides with my fingers. Fill each tart evenly with filling. They will be pretty full.
6. 6
   Bake at 375 degrees F. for 15-20 mins.
7. 7
   Remove from the oven and allow tarts to cool for about 15 mins before removing from pan. I run a butter knife around the sides of the tart to make the removal process easier.