Maple Tarts


1/2 c. butter or margarine
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
2 tsp. maple flavoring
1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. walnuts (or pecans)
Strawberry Jam

Combine the above ingredients until well mixed.
Take 12 tart shells (frozen or, homemade) and put 1 tsp. of strawberry preserves (or jam) 
in the bottom of each tart shell. Top with the mixture above. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes. 

Icing for Tarts
1/2 c. brown sugar
pinch salt
3 tbsp. butter or margarine
3 tbsp. sweet cream
Combine these ingredients in a saucepan over low heat until butter is melted. Remove from heat and add 1 2/3 c. icing sugar
1 tsp. maple flavoring
1/4 tsp. vanilla
Ice each tart with icing and top with some nuts.

Delicious and very popular.