Keufels (Original)

Keufels are an Amish version of butter tarts that are filled with a rich nutty filling that is baked into a decadent buttery treat.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 138 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ½ cup margarine
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• ¾ cup chopped nuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 24 muffin cups.

Step 2

Mix 1 cup and 2 tablespoons flour, margarine, and cream cheese in a bowl using a fork. Form dough into 24 small balls. Press and shape each ball to form a shell in the prepared muffin cups.

Step 3

Mix brown sugar, nuts, butter, egg, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl. Spoon mixture into the prepared dough.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until keufels are lightly browned and filling is bubbling, about 20 minutes.