Nut Cups

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Ingredients

Dough

1. 1/2 c unsalted butter, softened
2. 3 oz cream cheese, softened
3. 1 c flour

Nut Filling

4. 1 T melted butter
5. 1 egg, slightly beaten
6. 3/4 c brown sugar, packed
7. 1/4 t salt
8. 1/2 t vanilla
9. 1 c chopped pecans, toasted

Instructions

Dough

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a medium bowl, mix butter, cream cheese, and flour.
3. Set aside.

Nut Filling

1. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients, mix well.

Cookies

1. Place a small amount of dough into each hole of a mini-muffin pan. Press dough on the bottom and up the sides.
2. Add 1 t nut filling to each dough shape.
3. Bake at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
4. Remove from pan, cool on wire racks.

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