Holiday Tasting Party Recipes

RECIPE NAME: CARAMEL CHESS TASSIES

INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 (15 oz.) packages refrigerated pie crusts
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
3 large eggs
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 Tbs. all-purpose flour
Powdered sugar (optional)
Whipped cream

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Using a 2 3/4" round cutter, cut 36 circles out of pie crusts. Place in ungreased miniature muffin pans, crimping edges.

FILLING:
Beat butter and brown sugar in a large bowl at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy, add eggs 1 at a time beating well after each addition. Stir in flour and buttermilk. Add vanilla, stirring well. Spoon filling evenly into crusts. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired. Dollop each serving with whipped cream. Yield: 3 dozen

MY NAME: Cindy Moore