Shell:

1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 stick butter
1 c. plain flour

Filling:

1 egg
1 tbsp. butter
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
pecans, chopped fine

Make dough and divide into 24 parts. Mash into bottom of mini muffin tins and up the sides. Put 1 teaspoon filling in each and sprinkle nuts on top.

Bake in a 325°F oven 25 to 30 minutes.