Apple Pie Tassies

By srumbel

Enjoy the classic flavors and flaky crust of apple pie in bite sized form with these delicious Apple Pie Tassies.
from itbakesmehappy.com

Ingredients

• 1/2 c butter, softened
• 2 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 c flour
• 1 tsp cinnamon sugar
• 1 c shredded apple
• 1/3 c brown sugar
• 1 tbs butter
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 c whipped cream for topping, optional

Preparation

Step 1

With an electric mixer cream together the butter and cream cheese, then stir in the flour and cinnamon sugar.
Cover the dough and refrigerate for 1 hour.
To a microwave safe bowl add the shredded apple, brown sugar, butter and cook at high heat for 1 minute.
Stir in the cinnamon and vanilla, then beat in the egg.
Once the dough is chilled preheat the oven to 325º F.
Using a 1 Tbs cookie scoop, measure out the dough into 18 portions.
Press the dough into an un-greased mini muffin pan, making sure to have the dough go up the sides of the pan to create a shell.
Place 1 Tbs of the apple mixture in each dough shell and bake for 23-25 minutes.
The edges of the pastry should be golden and the apple filling set.
Remove carefully and let cool in the pan 5 minutes, gently remove the tasties from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
Serve with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
Store un-topped tasties in an air tight container for up to 3 days.
Yield: 18