Baby Pecan Pies

Crust..
1C. BUTTER (2 sticks), softened
1Pkg. Cream Cheese, softened
2C. All-purpose flour

Filling..
2C. Chopped Pecans
1 1/2C. Brown Sugar (packed)
2 eggs, beaten
2Tbs. Butter, melted
2Tsp. Vanilla extract

In a Mixing bowl, beat butter and cream cheese. Gradually add the flour, and mix WELL. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Press tablespoonfuls of dough into the bottom and up the sides of minature muffin cups, to form shells; set aside.
Combine filling ingredients in a mxing bowl, mix well. Spoon 1 heaping teaspoon into each shell. Bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes, or until edges of crust are brown and filling is set. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing (with a butter knife), to cool completely on wire racks.
Makes about 48 pies.

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