Christmas Cookie Star

· 1/2 cup crushed pecan
· 2 cup flour
· 1 stick butter
· 3/4 cup sugar
· 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
· 1/4 teaspoon salt
· 2 eggs
· Confectioner's sugar
· 1 teaspoon anise
· 1 teaspoon allspice
· 1 teaspoon cinnamon
· 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
· 1 teaspoon cardamom
· 1/4 teaspoon clove

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, pecan, salt & spices.
In a small bowl, beat eggs, with 1 tablespoon water.
Then add cool melted butter & pour into flour & spice mix.
Stir, then slightly knead dough.
Flatten dough between 2 plastic wrap sheets.
Chill for about 2 hours.
On lightly floured surface, roll the dough then using a
star cookie cutter, put stars of dough on greased cookie sheet.
Bake 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown on the edges.
Dust with confectioners' sugar.
You can also decorate them like sugar cookies if you prefer.

Please let me know if you use this recipe,
I would like to hear what you think!

Tip :
If you crush the pecans in a food processor,
add a tablespoon of sugar to keep them dry & fluffy!