Mini Pecan Pies

Ingredients for Crust:

1 1/2 sticks butter

3 ounces cream cheese

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Ingredients for Filling:

2 eggs, at room temperature

1 1/2 cups brown sugar

2 tablespoons butter, melted

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup chopped pecans

Directions for Crust:

In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients. Make small balls and press into mini muffin pans as a pie crust

Directions for Filling:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients together and then pour 3/4 teaspoon into shells. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes. Yields 18-24, depending on depth & size of muffin pan.