Brownie Tarts

Brownie Tarts

Recipe By : Morris Hymes <mhymes

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Categories : Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

1/2 c butter or margarine, softened

3 oz. cream cheese, softened

1 c all-purpose flour

FILLING:

1/2 c semisweet chocolate chips

2 tbsp butter or margarine

1/2 c sugar

1 egg, beaten

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 c chopped pecans, opt.

Maraschino cherry halves, opt.

In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese. Add flour; mix

1 hour. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place in ungreased

miniature muffin cups; press into the bottom and up the sides to form

a shell. For filling, melt chocolate chips and butter in a small

saucepan. Remove from the heat; stir in sugar, egg and vanilla. Add

325 for minutes or until brownies test done with a wood en pick. Cool 10

minutes before removing to a wire rack. Garnish with cherries if

desired. Yield: 2 dozen. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -