Pecan Stars

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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

Instructions

  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
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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.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

700 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.1g 14% DV
Total Fat 44.9g 58% DV
Carbs 59.2g 22% DV
Fiber 4.2g 15% DV
Sugar 4.2g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12415.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 370mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.5mg 11% DV
Calcium 1564.5mg 100% DV
Iron 5.3mg 29% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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