Pecan tarts recipe

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These bite size treats are a delicious addition to your dessert table during the holidays. Their small size also makes them a great choice for work parties, too.

 PECAN TARTS
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.  In a large bowl, combine margarine and 1/2 cup sugar. Stir in egg yolks, almond extract, and flour. Spray mini muffin tins with non-stick spray and press the crust mixture evenly into the cups. Bake for 8 minutes. Combine butter, corn syrup and powdered sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add pecans and fill baked crusts half full. Bake for 5-6 minutes. Allow to cool before serving, or serve warm topped with mini scoops of vanilla ice cream.

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