Pecan Tarts

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) cold butter, cut into pieces
• 3-4 tablespoons ice water
• 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cups chopped pecans

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a medium bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
3. Sprinkle with water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and mix until dough comes together. Gently knead dough into a ball.
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to about 1/8-inch thick. Cut into desired shapes and transfer to ungreased baking sheets.
5. In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla, and eggs. Mix well.
6. Fold in pecans and spoon mixture into tart shells.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until tarts are golden brown.
8. Let cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Pecans are native to North America and are a type of hickory nut.
• Pecans contain more than 19 vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, B, and E, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc.
• Pecans are a good source of dietary fiber and healthy unsaturated fats.