Pecan Goody Cups

3/4 c butter, softened
2 3oz pkgs cream cheese, softened
2 c flour

Filling:
1 1/2 c brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1 tbsp butter, melted
48 pecan halves

In a large mixing bowl cream butter and cream cheese. Gradually add flour, beating until mixture forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Filling:
In a small bowl combine the brown sugar, eggs and butter. Set aside. Roll dough into 48 balls. Press into the bottom and up the sides of greased miniature muffin cups. Spoon a scant tsp of filling into each cup. Top each with a pecan half. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 2-3 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Recipe Submitted by Michelle Westerlind (recipe exchange)