Miniature Pecan Pies

 

Crust:

1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 tsp. salt
2 cups flour

Filling:

3 eggs
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 cup each sugar, dark syrup
1 tbsp. flour
1 cup chopped pecans

 

      Heat oven to 325ºF (165ºC).  In large bowl, mix together cream cheese, 1 cup butter, 1 tsp. salt and 2 cups flour; blend well.  Refrigerate 30 minutes.  Remove, roll into 12 equal balls; place and press into muffin pan.  Filling:  In large bowl, mix eggs, 1/4 cup butter, sugar, dark syrup, 1 tbsp. flour, pecans; mix well.  Spoon mixture into muffin pan.  Bake 20 - 25 minutes.  Makes 1 dozen.