Kentucky Derby Tarts

Subject: Kentucky Derby Tarts Mon Nov 10, 2008 7:44 pm

2 eggs

1 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

2 tbsp bourbon

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup all purpose flour

1/2 cup semisweet chocolate pieces, melted

1/2 cup chopped pecans

6 unbaked medium tart shells

Confectioner’s sugar

Whipped Cream

12 Pecan halves

Beat eggs slightly

Add granulated sugar and beat in well

Add butter, bourbon and vanilla

Gradually add flour, mixing well

Stir in chocolate and nuts and divide among tart shells

Bake in preheated 350F oven about 25 minutes

Cool, and then dust lightly with confectioner’s sugar

Top each tart with whipped cream and 2 Pecan halves

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