Pecan Tassies

Pecan tassies are pretty much the perfect dessert. Somewhere between a cookie and a pie, this pecan tassies recipe is sure to please every crowd.

What Are Pecan Tassies?

Pecan tassies are considered cookies by some people, but they're basically mini pecan pies. A flaky crust is pressed into greased muffin cups, topped with traditional pecan pie filling, and baked in the oven until the crust is golden brown and the filling is perfectly puffed.

How to Make Pecan Tassies

You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make these top-rated pecan tassies:

1. Make the crust: Beat the margarine and cream cheese together, then slowly beat in the flour to form a smooth dough. Roll the dough into balls, then press into the bottoms and up the sides of greased mini muffin cups.2. Make the filling: Mix the brown sugar, eggs, butter, vanilla, and salt together in a medium bowl. Spoon the mixture into each crust.3. Bake the pecan tassies: Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden brown and the filling is puffed.

How to Get Pecan Tassies Out of the Pan

First thing's first: Make sure the mini muffin tin or tart pan is generously greased before you press the crust into the cups. That'll make removal much easier. If the tassies are still sticking after baking, run a butter knife along the sides to loosen them up.

How to Store Pecan Tassies

Store the pecan tassies in an airtight container. They'll keep for up to a week at room temperature and up to two weeks in the refrigerator.

Can You Freeze Pecan Tassies?

Yes, you can freeze pecan tassies! Make sure to layer them with parchment or wax paper between each layer to prevent sticking. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

Cookdap Community Tips and Praise

“I love these pastries,” says Shari Boulden. “I have made them for years except my recipe had chopped fresh cranberries in the filling. I lost my recipe, but now I can use this and just add the cranberries.”

"This recipe is great," raves one Cookdap community member. "But just one word of advice: Be sure not to over handle the cream cheese dough. If you do, the pastry turns out very rubbery."

“How good are these…..there are no words,” according to Chrissy DeCosmo Fessler. “I love this recipe. You can also substitute peanut butter cups for the pecan filling. I love them both and they are a regular cookie recipe of mine!”