Party Pecan Nuggets
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Candy
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        ***CREAM CHEESE PASTRY:***
     1/2  cup           butter -- softened
   1      cup           flour
   3      ounces        cream cheese
                        ---pecan filling---
   1                    egg
   2      tablespoons   butter -- melted
     1/8  teaspoon      salt
     3/4  cup           brown sugar
     1/4  cup           white corn syrup
   1      teaspoon      vanilla
     2/3  cup           pecan halves
                        candied cherries -- optional
 

Preparation:

Combine butter, flour and cream cheese, mixing well. Roll into small balls; pat to fit bottom and sides of very small muffin pans. Fill with Pecan Filling. PECAN FILLING: Combine all ingredients, except pecans and cherries; beat until well mixed. Fold in pecans. Fill pastry shells and top each with a candied cherry, if desired. Bake in 325 degree oven for 30 minutes. Makes 24 nuggets.