1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1/2 c. butter
1 c. flour

Blend cream cheese and butter. Stir in 1 cup flour. Chill slightly and shape into 2 dozen 1 inch balls. Place in 1 3/4 inch muffin cups. Press dough on bottom and sides of cups.

FILLING:

Beat together:

3/4 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tbsp. butter
1 egg
Dash of salt
2/3 c. chopped nuts

Pour filling into unbaked cups. Bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool. Remove from muffin cups.