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
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 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.
- Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of greased mini muffin cups, forming small cups.
- In another bowl, mix together the chopped nuts, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and beaten egg.
- Spoon the nut mixture into the pastry cups, filling them about halfway.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is set.
- 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.
- Serve these delicious little nut cups as a delightful dessert or snack.
