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Dough:

• 3-ounce package cream cheese, softened
  
• 1 stick shortening
  
• 1 cup flour (do not sift)

Filling:

• 1 egg beaten
  
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
  
• 1 cup finely ground nuts
  
• 1-teaspoon vanilla
  
• 1 teaspoon melted butter

Mix the cream cheese and shortening together; add flour. Form into 24 balls and place in small muffin tins, shaping cups.

Mix filling ingredients together. Put about 1 teaspoon filling into each cup. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Makes approximately 24 nut cups.

Keith Hoffman of Grandma Ann's Nutbread

Thursday, February 20, 2003