the Mrs. T's Tart Tamper

This is the tassie recipe from the back of the Mrs. T's Tart Tamper I got at Lechter's (discount housewares store). The tamper is only $2.89 and well worth it! It makes perfect little tarts quickly every time. Oh, and you'll need a mini-muffin pan or two. (My nieces and nephews love the little bite sized cranberry nutbread gems I bring for them at Thanksgiving.)

Tassie Dough

Mix butter and margarine well, then add flour and mix to a soft dough. Chill at least 1 hour or overnight.

Pecan Tassie Filling

Fill tarts with chopped nuts 'til about 1/2 full. Mix other ingredients and spoon on top of nuts, so that tarts are now about 3/4 full. Bake at 350 F for 15 minutes, then at 250F for 30 minutes, or