Holiday Pecan Tassies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3 ounce package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup and 1 tablespoon softened margarine
1 cup sifted all purpose flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash of salt
2/3 cup chopped pecans

Preparation

Pastry Dough:
Blend cream cheese with 1/2 c. margarine until smooth.
Add flour; blend well.
Chill for about 2 hours or overnight.
Shape into 24 one inch balls; press into 1 3/4 inch muffin cups.