Tiny Sticky Pecan Bites

(Courtesy of sweetmakemesmile.blogspot.com)

Ingredients:
24 pecan halves
1 c. unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. whipping cream
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, very soft


Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Position a rack in the lower third of the oven.  Lightly butter mini muffin pan unless they are nonstick.


Place a pecan in each muffin cup, top side down.


In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt until combined.


With a rubber spatula, stir in cream just until combined.  The dough doesn't need to be perfectly smooth.  Let the dough rest for 2-3 minutes to firm.


Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together sugar and cinnamon.  Set aside.


On a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin, roll the dough to a rectangle shape about 12x7 inches and 1/4 inch thick.  Use a small offset spatula to spread the tough with soft butter, then sprinkle with a pinch of salt and brown sugar.  Starting at one long end, roll the dough tightly jelly-roll style.  Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.


Cut the dough crosswise into 24 equal pieces.  Place each piece of the dough into a mini muffin cup.


Bake until nice brown color, about 12-15 minutes.


Immediately turn the buns onto a sheet of parchment paper.  Do not wait or they may stick to the pan.  Serve warm.

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