For crust, combine all ingredients in the food processor

Pulse several times and then turn on until dough forms a ball

Dough can be refrigerated at this point for several hours

Divide dough into 24 balls

Spray miniature muffin pan with nonstick spray and press dough into bottom and up sides to form crusts

For filling, finely chop the pecans and place in a medium bowl

Add the brown sugar, melted butter, egg and a pinch of salt

Spoon 1 teaspoon filling into each crust

Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes or until crust is browned around the edges and filling is set

Remove pastries to a rack to cool

Dust with sifted powdered sugar to serve.