For a richer flavor, toast the walnuts lightly before chopping. This brings out their natural oils and enhances their nutty taste. Don't overmix the pastry dough! Overmixing develops the gluten in the flour, resulting in a tougher crust. Mix only until the ingredients are just combined. These tartlets freeze beautifully! Once completely cooled, store them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw completely before serving. Experiment with different nuts! Pecans, almonds, or hazelnuts would all be delicious in this recipe. A sprinkle of sea salt on top of the baked tartlets adds a lovely contrast to the sweetness.
Nut Cookie Tartlets
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PREP TIME0 mins
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COOK TIME0 mins
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TOTAL TIME0 mins
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SERVING20 People
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VIEWS24
Delightful miniature tarts with a rich, nutty filling nestled in a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookie crust. Perfect for parties or a simple, elegant dessert. These charming tartlets are as easy to make as they are to adore!
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate23 g
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Cholesterol43 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein3 g
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Saturated Fat8 g
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Sodium97 mg
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Sugar12 g
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Fat16 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01
Step
5 mins
To Make the Pastry: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)
02
Step
2 mins
Gradually add the granulated sugar and mix until well combined. (2 minutes)
03
Step
3 mins
Slowly incorporate the flour, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (3 minutes)
04
Step
10 mins
Shape the dough into 1-inch balls. If the dough is too sticky, lightly flour your hands. (10 minutes)
05
Step
15 mins
Place each ball into a greased tartlet pan or mini muffin tin and flatten it with your fingers, pressing the dough to cover about 3/4 of the pan. (15 minutes)
06
Step
5 mins
To Make the Filling: In a separate bowl, mix together the vanilla extract, egg, brown sugar, and chopped nuts until well combined. (5 minutes)
07
Step
5 mins
Create a small indentation in the center of each flattened cookie dough ball with your thumb. (5 minutes)
08
Step
10 mins
Fill each indentation with a generous 1/2 teaspoon of the nut filling. (10 minutes)
09
Step
20 mins
Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 17 to 20 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden brown and the filling is set. (20 minutes)
10
Step
30 mins
Cool the tartlets completely in the pan before carefully removing them. (30 minutes)
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Guadalupe Mclaughlin
May 28, 2025I made these with pecans instead of walnuts and they were amazing! Thanks for the great recipe!
Lorenza Walter
Apr 17, 2025The crust was so tender and the filling was the perfect amount of sweetness. Will definitely make again!
Hollis Wilkinson
Apr 10, 2025So easy to make and so delicious! My kids loved helping me make these.
Theodore Prosacco
Apr 2, 2025These were a hit at our holiday party! Everyone loved the buttery crust and the delicious filling.
Lauren Hagenes
Mar 18, 2025I froze half of the batch and they tasted just as good after thawing. Perfect for making ahead of time.