Best Ever Mini Pecan Tassies Recipe

A little like mini pecan pies, these Pecan Tassies are easier to make and every bit as delicious. The flaky cream cheese crust with maple and pecan filling is a perfect combination for the holidays and totally addictive. From these Butter Pecan Cookies to these Best Ever Pecan Pie Bars and One Hour Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns, pecans are a definitely favourite around these parts.

Pecan Tassies Recipe

There are so many things that make pecan tassies so special and also unique. You’ll notice the crust has no sugar in it, but with the sweet filling, it’s a perfect balanced mouthful.

The crust is incredibly light and flaky and uses a combination of butter, cream cheese flour and ground pecans. Toasted pecans give a more intense nutty flavour whilst also providing extra crunch. Maple syrup adds a very distinct flavour and sweetness.

Ingredients in Best Pecan Tassies

Obvious things like flour and sugar are definitely in there but, as I mentioned above, there are a few ingredients that make pecan tassies truly unique and should not be substituted.

Pecans: while other nuts can be used, they wouldn’t be pecan tassies without them and pecans have a slight bitterness that works perfectly with the brown sugar and maple syrup. Cream Cheese: this is used in the crust for the texture. You won’t really notice a different flavour but the it adds fat and softness without adding extra liquid. This keeps the dough pliable and helps it get nice and crispy. Maple Syrup: This is a must-have ingredient and gives an amazing flavour plus a little sweetness too.

How to Make Pecan Tassies Cookies

What I really love about this pecan tassies recipe is it’s simplicity. The dough is made in a few minutes in a food processor and the filling just beaten together. They really are just so incredibly easy to make! The Crust The Filing

Tips and Variations for Mini Pecan Tassies

The dough: The dough is quite soft, so don’t play with it too much or the heat from your hands will melt it. Also, don’t skip the chilling time it helps the dough relax and also more easy to work with. Storage: store pecan tassies in an airtight container, in a cool spot for up to 5 days.

Even More Pecan Recipes

Pecan Cinnamon Rolls with Coffee Icing Pecan Butterscotch Fudge (Penuche Fudge) Amazing Pecan Pie Cobbler Pumpkin Pecan Pie Bars Turtle Pecan Bars

All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.