Paula Deen's Pecan Toffee Tassies
Delight your sweet tooth with Paula Deen's Pecan Toffee Tassies, an irresistible bite-sized dessert that combines rich, buttery pastry with a gooey, nutty filling. Perfectly crisp yet tender crusts are made from a simple cream cheese and butter dough, filled with a luscious mixture of brown sugar, chopped pecans, and crunchy toffee bits. These mini pecan tassies are baked to golden perfection, delivering a caramelized, toffee-infused flavor in every bite. Whether dusted with powdered sugar for an elegant touch or served plain, these easy-to-make treats are ideal for holiday gatherings, dessert trays, or anytime you crave a decadent indulgence. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is sure to impress!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 whole large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup toffee bits
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin or line it with mini paper liners.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Step 3
Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
Step 4
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and press each ball into the mini muffin tin, forming a small cup shape.
Step 5
In a separate bowl, mix together the light brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Step 6
Stir in the chopped pecans and toffee bits until evenly distributed.
Step 7
Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the filling mixture into each dough cup, ensuring you don’t overfill.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges of the tassies are golden brown and the filling is set.
Step 9
Allow the tassies to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully remove them and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10
If desired, sprinkle the tassies with powdered sugar before serving for a decorative touch.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1285.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 6208.4 |
| Total Fat 404.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 206.5g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 971.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1197.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 597.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 380.8g | |
| Protein 62.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 41IU | 0% |
| Calcium 686.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 18.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1438.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories