Dutch Pecan Treats

This recipe comes from my mom.  They are very good.

SHELL:                                                          

     1  cube soft butter                                            

     1  3 ounce package cream cheese
     1  cup flour

Combine butter, cheese and flour to make pastry.  Divide into 24 balls.  Pat each ball in  miniature cup of muffin pan, covering bottom and sides of each cup. 

FILLING:

    1 Tablespoon melted butter

    1  egg, beaten but not frothy
    ¾  cup brown sugar
    1  teaspoon vanilla
    ¼  teaspoon salt
    2/3 cup chopped pecans

Combine ingredients, mixing well.  Drop by teaspoon into each pie shell.  Bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes.  Cool 10 minutes.  Remove from pan.  Makes 24.