Pecan Tarts

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon almond extract 
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar 
• 0.5 cup plus 
• 2  egg yolks 
• 2 cups flour all-purpose sifted
• 0.5 cup butter 
• 1 cup pecans chopped
• 0.5 cup sugar white

Equipment

• bowl
• oven
• muffin liners

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, mix 1/2 cup margarine (NOT butter) and 1/2 cup sugar. Stir in egg yolks, almond extract, and sifted flour.
3. Spray tiny muffin cups with non-stick spray. Press mixture evenly into tiny muffin cups.
4. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
5. To make Filling: Bring to a boil 1/2 cup margarine, corn syrup, and confectioner's sugar. Stir in chopped pecans.
6. Spoon into shells no more than 1/2 way. Top with pecan halves.
7. Bake in a 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) oven for 5 minutes.