Miniature Pecan Pies

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   For the Pastry Shells: Position knife blace in food processor bowl; add cream cheese and butter.

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   top with cover, and pulse 3-4 times or until combined.

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   add flour; process until dough forms a ball, leaving sides of bowl.

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   Chill dough 2 hours.

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   Shape the dough into 24 balls; place each ball into greased 1 3/4-inch muffin tins, and shape into a shell.

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   Set aside until ready to fill.

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   For the Pecan Filling: Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add pecans.

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   Top with cover, and pulse 4 times or until pecans are evenly chopped.

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   Remove pecans; set aside.

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    Position knife blade in processor bowl; add egg, sugar, butter, vanill, and salt.

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    Top with cover, and process until smooth.

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    Fill each pastry shell 3/4 full iwth mixture.

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    Sprinkle on pecans.

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    Bake at 325 F for 25--30 minutes.

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    Remove immediately, and cool on rack.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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