GROUP A:

1 stick butter
3 oz. cream cheese
1 c. flour

GROUP B:

3 tbsp. melted butter
3 eggs
2 1/4 c. brown sugar
4 tsp. Karo syrup or honey
1 c. chopped pecans
Powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

CRUST: Mix ingredients in Group A well and divide mixture into small balls. With fingers, press into small muffin pans to cover entire interior of each.

FILLING: Mix and beat together ingredients in Group B using only 3 parts of the chopped pecans. Add remaining pecans to bottom of each pan. Pour mixture of Group B into each pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand until cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Mixture is enough for 24 small tarts.