Delicious and Easy Little Nut Cups Recipe

These little nut cups are a delightful treat that is perfect for any occasion. Made with a buttery pastry crust and a sweet nut filling, these bite-sized treats are irresistible. They are simple to make and require only a few ingredients. Serve these little nut cups as a dessert or a snack, and watch them disappear!

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds, pecans, or walnuts)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg, beaten

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cold butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to mix the ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of greased mini muffin cups, forming small cups.
4. In another bowl, mix together the chopped nuts, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and beaten egg.
5. Spoon the nut mixture into the pastry cups, filling them about halfway.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is set.
7. Allow the little nut cups to cool in the muffin cups for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Serve these delicious little nut cups as a delightful dessert or snack.

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