SOUTH CAROLINA PECAN TART

SOUTH CAROLINA PECAN TART
Ingredients for Crust:
1/2 stick butter
3/4 cup flour
1 to 2 Tablespoons cold water

Ingredients for Filling:
1/2 stick butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup chocolate chips (optional)

For Crust: Combine all ingredients; press evenly into greased tart pans.

For Filling: Melt butter and remove from heat. Add brown sugar and corn syrup; mix until smooth. Add vanilla and eggs; blend until thoroughly combined. Fold in pecans and chocolate chips. Pour filling into uncooked crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes or until firm. Great with ice cream!

Makes: Four 4-inch tarts