1 cup butter, softened
2 (3-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter
In a mixer bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed, cream 1 cup softened butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add 2 cups flour and mix well.
Shape into 16 balls and press each over the bottom and sides of a miniature muffin tin. Combine eggs, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and vanilla in a bowl; mix well. Spoon into the muffin cups.
In a bowl, combine sugar and 1 1/2 cups flour. Cut in 1/2 cup butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the tart filling then bake at 400*F for 20 minutes.
makes 16 servings.