Mini Pecan Tarts

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

• Calories: 195 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• ½ cup corn syrup
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• ½ cup margarine
• 2 egg yolks

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 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.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 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.