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Maple Pecan Butter Tarts

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 250
Delight in these rich and sweet butter tarts filled with maple syrup and crunchy pecans, perfect for a cozy dessert.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3-4 tbsp ice water

Filling

  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup pecans, chopped

Instructions 

  • Mix flour and salt, cut in butter, add ice water until dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease muffin tin.
  • Whisk together sugar, maple syrup, melted butter, egg, vanilla, vinegar, and salt. Stir in pecans.
  • Roll out dough, cut circles, press into muffin tin, fill with filling.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes until set and golden. Cool before serving.

Notes

Chill the dough thoroughly for best results.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pecans