I make these for special parties and on the holidays. Everyone really enjoys them. They are one of my families favorites also.
Original recipe makes 2 dozen
Ingredients
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/3 cups chopped walnuts
1 egg
1 tablespoon butter
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Blend softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup butter or margarine. Stir in 1 cup flour and mix well.
- Shape 2 dozen-1 inch balls. Place in tiny ungreased muffin pans and press onto the bottom and sides of tins.
- To Make Filling: Beat egg, sugar, 1 tablespoon butter, salt, vanilla and nuts until smooth. Fill pastry cups and bake until filling is set, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 347 kcal
Carbohydrates: 24.8 g
Cholesterol: 48 mg
Fat: 26.5 g
Fiber: 1.8 g
Protein: 5.7 g
Sodium: 141 mg
