Miniature Pecan Pies

These mini pecan pies are easy to make.  A nice touch at a luncheon or shower or if you need a finger dessert but want something a little more interesting than cookies, this would do nicely.

Crust:

8oz. pkg. softened cream cheese

1cup softened butter

2 1/2 cups flour

Filling:

2cups light brown sugar

3 lg. eggs, well beaten

4T melted butter

1tsp. vanilla

2 1/3cups nuts

Blend cream cheese, butter and flour.  Refrigerate 1 hour.  Roll into 1.5" balls and press these into ungreased muffin tins (about halfway up the sides).  Mix brown sugar, eggs, butter, vanilla and nuts for filling.  Fill the mini crusts. 

Place muffin tins on a baking sheet and bake at 325° for about 30 minutes.