Pecan Tarts

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup margarine

1/2 cup white sugar

2 egg yolks

1 teaspoon almond extract

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour

1/2 cup margarine

1/2 cup corn syrup

1 cup confectioners' sugar

1 cup chopped pecans

DIRECTIONSPreheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a large bowl, mix 1/2 cup margarine (NOT butter) and 1/2 cup sugar. Stir in egg yolks, almond extract, and sifted flour. Spray tiny muffin cups with non-stick spray. Press mixture evenly into tiny muffin cups. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. To make Filling: Bring to a boil 1/2 cup margarine, corn syrup, and confectioner's sugar. Stir in chopped pecans. Spoon into shells no more than 1/2 way. Top with pecan halves. Bake in a 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) oven for 5 minutes.
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