Caramel Pecan Tarts Recipe

Name: Caramel Pecan Tarts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: TARTS; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar (I would use light); 1/2 cup pecans, chopped; 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 egg, slightly beaten; CARAMEL TOPPING; 12 vanilla caramels, unwrapped; 1 tablespoon milk

Servings: persons

TARTS
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar (I would use light)
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, slightly beaten
CARAMEL TOPPING
12 vanilla caramels, unwrapped
1 tablespoon milk

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
In a medium bowl, mix flour, 1/2 cup butter and the powdered sugar. Divide dough into 24 equal pieces. Press each piece in bottom and up the side of small muffin cups, or lined with foil or paper baking cups.
3
In a medium bowl, mix remaining Tart ingredients. Spoon slightly less than 1 tablespoon mixture into each cup.
4
Bake for about 20 minutes or until filling is set and crust is light brown.
5
Cool slightly; loosen from cups with tip of knife. Remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
6
In a 1-quart saucepan, heat caramels and milk over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth.
7
Spoon topping onto cooled tarts.
8
Enjoy!

1523

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: TARTS, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and more.

Yes, Caramel Pecan Tarts falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Caramel Pecan Tarts

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