Cranberry Macadamia Tarts

These sweet, petite treats are perfect pick-ups for holiday parties, family festivities or gift giving.

Cranberry Macadamia Tarts
Photo by Todd Douglas

Cranberry Macadamia Tarts Recipe

MAKES APPROXIMATELY 2 DOZEN

Ingredients
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup flour
1 stick butter, softened
1 egg
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup finely chopped cranberries
1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Beat the cream cheese, flour and butter together until well combined. Cover and chill for 1 hour. 
3. In a medium bowl, beat together the egg, brown sugar, melted butter and vanilla. Add the cranberries and macadamia nuts. 
4. Once the dough is chilled, divide it into 1-inch balls and press into ungreased mini-muffin tins. Fill each with a spoonful of the cranberry nut filling. Bake in the oven for about 18 – 20 minutes.

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