Pecan Stars

Name: Pecan Stars
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 egg, beaten; 1 teaspoon each vanilla and almond extract; 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1-1/4 cups ground pecans; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 2 tablespoons water; 1 teaspoon salt

12 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon each vanilla and almond extract
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups ground pecans
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and extracts; mix well. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
2

Roll out onto a lightly floured surface to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into 3-in. stars. Combine filling ingredients; place 1/2 teaspoonful in center of each star. Bring the five points upright; starting at base, pinch sides together so points of star stand up, allowing filling to show. Place on ungreased
3

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4

Bake at 375° for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.