Pecan Tassies Bars

1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

½ cup butter

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 egg

¾ cup packed brown sugar

1 tablespoon butter, softened

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ cup chopped pecans

24 pecan halves

To Make Crust: Blend softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter and flour. Chill 1 hour.

Shape into 24 balls. Press balls into cavity of mini muffin tins, making small cups.

To Make Filling: Beat together egg, brown sugar and 1 tablespoon butter. Add vanilla and salt and beat till smooth. In each little crust bottom, sprinkle chopped pecans, add egg mixture to right before top and top with a whole pecan.

Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 25 minutes or till filling is set. Cool before removing from tins.