Pecan Tart Cookie Recipe

My pecan tart recipe is a decently creamy and delicious cookie filled with ooey gooey caramel and cream. Every bite is loaded with flavors. These tiny treats are festive and fun. Perfect for a little treat after a long walk in the fall crisp air. 

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Despite the high temperatures we are celebrating Fall. That means lots of of pumpkin lattes, chilis, and lets not forget a good slow cooker beef brisket recipe which leads to desert and treats like these delicious pecan tarts.

I don't think I'm alone when I say I watch my sweets and treats. With a fluctuating waist line, I cannot enjoy the same number of sweet that my kids can enjoy.

With that said, when I have a treat, it better be ah-mazing! I try to make it a mission to share with you all my favorite treat that I pick to be work that bite. These pecan tarts deliver deliciousness and beyond.

Pecan Tart Recipe

The crust of these cookies is so tender and creamy. Right up my alley for flavor. Then there is the pecan pie interior. I mean seriously, eating pecan pie flavors in a bite size cookie, hello, who wouldn't love these tarts.

I've been baking these fun treats since I was a kid. 

My whole family loves them and I do hope you and your loved ones will make and enjoy these too! 

Pecan Tart Ingredients 

• cream cheese - makes a creamy tart shell.
• butter - adds a richness to the tart and filling.
• flour - binds the tart.
• egg - is a binder for the filling.
• brown sugar - adds sweetness to the filling. 
• almond extract - an additional layer of flavor to the filling.
• pecans - gives flavor and crunch to the filling.

Pecan Tart Recipe FAQs

Can pecan tarts be made ahead of time?

The shells can be made ahead of time. Make the dough and let them set in the freezer in the tins until frozen, about 1-2 hours. They can then be placed in a freezer bag until ready to use. 

What type of cream cheese is best for this recipe?

When I bake, I try and lose low-fat ingredients, Neufatchel cheese is awesome for this recipe. full fat cream cheese can be used. 

How long do pecan tarts keep after they are made?

Keep the pecan tarts in the fridge for up to 3 days, well covered.

How do I store pecans?

For best results, keep pecans stored in the fridge. Millican Pecan has a great fact page for pecan storage and nutrition. 

Are you looking for specific pecan facts? 

You regulars know I love food facts. The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at University of Georgia has a massive amount of pecan facts for those of you who, like me, 🙂 are nerdy foodies! 

Are pecan tassies and pecan tarts the same thing?

The names are interchangeable. Pecan Tassies and Pecan Tarts are mini treats.

Pecans are a favorite of mine. You should give my Apple Pecan Salad a try, so delicious! 

Pro Tips to make delicious Pecan Tarts

• Use soften cheese and butter.
• Let dough rest in fridge before forming into tart shells.
• Spray the muffin tin with non stick baking spray to prevent the dough from sticking to the muffin tin. 
• Be sure to measure the flour before adding to the dough to ensure proper measurements for the dough. 

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Prize 1 - Door County Coffee and Tea Company

Founded in 1993 in Door County, WI, Door County Coffee and Tea Company is a small family owned business. Roasting a variety of flavors for 26 years, one winner will receive three full pot bags of all of their fall flavors. 21 bags in all! Their mission through the years has been to produce high quality, best-tasting coffee using only Specialty Class 1 Arabica coffee beans. Combine that with superior roasting technology and you get a wonderfully even and perfect roast every time and that means the perfect pot of coffee. A $40 value.

 

Prize 2 - Millican Pecan Tower of Treats Gift Tins

Originally founded as the West Texas Pecan Nursery in the late 1800's, Millican Pecan is now in 5th generation ownership. Located in San Saba, TX, the family continues the tradition of pecan farming while also branching the business into the online world. The family also enjoys educating people about pecans. One winner will receive The Tower of Treats Gift Tins. The tower includes 3 decorative gift tins stacked on top of each other. The bottom tin includes our 2 lb. Chocolate Pecan Sampler, the middle tin is our Flavored Pecan Sampler and the top tin is a 8 oz. tin of Milk Chocolate Caramillicans (similar to Turtles). An $80 value.

Welcome to Flavors of Fall where we celebrate all things associated with fall like squash, apples, pecans, sweaters, football; you get the idea!  Ellen from Family Around the Table and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures have gathered 24 bloggers who have over 100 recipes they’re sharing this week in celebration of cool weather and sweatshirts.  We hope you find many must make recipes so get your pinning, tweeting, and sharing fingers ready!

Welcome to Flavors of Fall where we celebrate all things associated with fall like squash, apples, pecans, sweaters, football; you get the idea!  Ellen from Family Around the Table and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures have gathered 24 bloggers who have over 100 recipes they’re sharing this week in celebration of cool weather and sweatshirts.  We hope you find many must make recipes so get your pinning, tweeting, and sharing fingers ready!

Welcome to Flavors of Fall where we celebrate all things associated with fall like squash, apples, pecans, sweaters, football; you get the idea!  Ellen from Family Around the Table and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures have gathered 24 bloggers who have over 100 recipes they’re sharing this week in celebration of cool weather and sweatshirts.  We hope you find many must make recipes so get your pinning, tweeting, and sharing fingers ready!

Here’s what we made for Saturday:

Beverages
Pumpkin Spice Margarita by Family Around the Table
Savory
Acorn Squash and Fig Salad by The Redhead Baker
Maple Cinnamon Butternut Squash & Spinach Salad by Simple and Savory
Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel by A Day in the Life on the Farm
Sweet Potato Fries with Bourbon Pecan Pie Barbeque Dipping Sauce by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
White Castle Stuffing by Palatable Pastime

Dessert
Autumn Spice Mocha Cake by Daily Dish Recipes
Easy Pumpkin Pecan Cupcakes by Love and Confections
Maple Coffee Brownies by Daily Dish Recipes
Pecan Tart Cooke Recipe by Everyday Eileen

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