Pecan Stars

Name: Pecan Stars
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 21
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon each vanilla and almond extract; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 Tbsp butter, melted; 1 egg, beaten; 167 grams all-purpose flour; 124 grams ground pecans; 1 teaspoon salt; 67 grams sugar; 2 Tbsps water

Pecan Stars

Pecan Stars requires around 25 minutes from start to finish. One serving contains 90 calories, 2g of protein, and 5g of fat. This recipe serves 21. A mixture of flour, sugar, butter, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It works well as a cheap hor d'oeuvre. 1 person found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. It is a good option if you're following a lacto ovo vegetarian diet. Cacao-Pecan Shortbread Cookies, Cheddar Pecan Cocktail Biscotti, and Chocolate Pecan Mint Roll are very similar to this recipe.

Instructions

In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

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Butter

Cream

Sugar

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Bowl

Add egg and extracts; mix well.

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Egg

Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and chill for 1 hour.

Roll out onto a lightly floured surface to 1/8-in. thickness.

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Roll

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.

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Base