Pecan Stars

• 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

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 375u0b0 for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, flour, baking powder, salt, ground pecans, sugar, butter, water, salt

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/pecan-stars/ (may not work)