Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened6 ounces cream cheese, softened2 cups all-purpose flourFILLING:1 tablespoon butter, melted1 large egg, beaten3/4 cup packed brown sugarPinch salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract2/3 cup chopped walnutsHalved candied cherries, optional
Preparation
In a bowl, blend butter, cream cheese and flour. Chill. Divide dough into fourths; divide each fourth into 12 small balls. Press each ball into miniature tart or muffin pans. For filling, combine all ingredients except cherries; fill tarts three-fourths full. Place on baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until crust is browned and filling set. Cool in pans on wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pans. If desired, garnish with candied cherries.
