Walnut Cups

Everyone in my family loves this cookie. They're like little pecan pies and you can make them with pecans instead of walnuts if you choose. You will need a mini muffin pan for this recipe.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 120 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup butter
• ¾ cup chopped walnuts
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line mini muffin pans with paper liners.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, stir together cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter, and flour until a dough forms. Roll into 1-inch balls and press into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared muffin cups.

Step 3

In a small bowl, blend together egg, butter, vanilla, and brown sugar until smooth. Stir in walnuts. Spoon mixture into the muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until crusts are golden.