If you love chocolate and pecans, you’re in for a treat! Chocolate Pecan Tassies are like tiny, bite-sized pecan pie tarts with a delicious chocolate twist. They have a buttery cream cheese crust, with a sweet pecan filling, and a hint of chocolate pecan butter that makes them extra special. Perfect for holiday gatherings or just a fun snack, these little treats are sure to be a big hit!

Chocolate Pecan Tassies on a holiday tray.

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What is a pecan tassie?

The origins of pecan tassies are not completely clear but the word tassie may be derived from the Scottish term for little cup. Which makes great sense since they look like little chocolate pecan cups. Somewhere along the way, these mini pecan pies became a Southern staple.

Why you’ll like this recipe

There are a lot of things to love about this pecan tassies recipe.

Chocolate pecan tassies are a two or three-bite dessert.
They are easy to pick up from a cookie tray or dessert table.
The flaky pastry, sweet chocolate, and crunchy pecans are a delicious combination.
They are fun to make with the tart tamper.
Add a few more chopped pecans on top for extra crunch.
They can be made a day in advance.
They keep for three or four days covered on the counter.
Make these sweet treats year-round, not just during the holidays.

A photo showing the inside of a chocolate pecan tassie while being held over a plate with more pecan tassies on it.

What do I need to make chocolate pecan tassies?

There are a few steps to this recipe for pecan tassies but they are not difficult to make. There are not too many ingredients so it’s not overwhelming.

For the pastry you’ll need:

Butter – Unsalted and softened to room temperature.
Cream Cheese – Also softened to room temperature.
All Purpose Flour – I’ve not tried this recipe with other varieties.

For the filling you’ll need:

Large Egg – At room temperature.
Brown Sugar – Use light brown sugar.
Butter – Unsalted and softened to room temperature. This is in addition to what you need for the pastry.
Pure Vanilla Extract – Don’t use the imitation kind, the flavor will be compromised.
Salt – A very small amount.
Pecans – Finely chopped pecans. Millican Pecan Company has a great selection for baking and gift-giving.

Equipment:

Electric Mixer – I prefer a stand mixer but a hand mixer works well too.
Bowl – A medium bowl is sufficient for making the filling.
Measuring Cups and Spoons – You’ll only need spoons and dry measuring cups.
Small Cookie Scoop – Use this to easily form each pastry dough ball for the tart shells.
Mini Muffin Tin – This recipe for chocolate pecan tarts makes 24. Having a 24-well mini muffin cups tin makes this recipe even easier.
Tart Tamper – A tart tamper is not necessary but makes the job of forming the tart shells go quickly.
Wire Rack – For cooling the chocolate pecan tassies.

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A collage of four photos showing steps to make chocolate pecan tassies.

How do make pecan tassies?

Chocolate pecan tassies are easy to make. Start by making the pastry for the shell but you need to plan because the pastry dough needs to chill.
Once the dough is chilled form the dough into equal pieces and press the dough into the mini-muffin tin.
Spread the chocolate pecan butter in each tart shell. Add the pecan filling and bake.
Allow to cool before storing.

Tips and Suggestions

For a shortcut, use quality refrigerated pie crusts. Cut the pie crust into 2-inch circle and form the dough into the little cups.
Store the chocolate pecan tassies in an airtight container on the counter for 2 to 3 days.
Use a small spoon to fill the muffin cups with the pecan filling.
Use a butter knife or small offset spatula to remove the mini pecan pie tarts from the muffin pan.

A single chocolate pecan tassie being held.

More cookie recipes

Mint chocolate thumbprints and caramel tassies both use a tart tamper to make them. If it’s nuts. you enjoy try butterscotch pecan cookies or toasted butter pecan cookies.

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Close up of chocolate pecan tassies on a Christmas platter.

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