How to Make Texas Lone Star Tamales Cooking Instructions

Lucky Stars

Texas family party pack of gourmet tamales.

Recipe Summary Lucky Stars

Every year we host a New Year's Eve Party with a theme. Last year was "Starry, Starry Night". Everything (food, dress and decorations!) related to stars. This cookie was a hit with everyone. Try substituting pecans for the walnuts.

Ingredients | Texas Lone Star Tamales Cooking Instructions

1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour, sifted

1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

¼ cup butter

¼ cup white sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon almond extract

⅛ teaspoon salt

1 egg

1 ¼ cups ground walnuts

⅓ cup white sugar

.063 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon melted butter

2 tablespoons water

.063 teaspoon maple flavored extract

Directions

Sift together 1 1/3 cups flour and 1 1/2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder. Set aside. Cream 1/4 cup butter or margarine. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, creaming well. Blend in 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 teaspoon almond extract, 1/8 teaspoon salt and unbeaten egg. Gradually add the flour and baking soda mixture, mixing thoroughly.

To Make Nut Filling: Combine 1 1/4 cups walnuts or pecans, ground or chopped very fine, 1/3 cup sugar and 1/16 teaspoon salt. Add 1 Tablespoon melted butter, 2 Tablespoons water and 1/16 teaspoon maple flavoring. Mix thoroughly.

Roll out dough on a floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut with star-shaped cookie cutter. Place a teaspoonful of Nut Filling in the center of each star. Bring the 5 points upright; starting at the base, pinch sides together so points stand up, allowing filling to show. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) 7 to 10 minutes until light golden brown.

Info | Texas Lone Star Tamales Cooking Instructions

Servings: 12 Yield: 2 -3 dozen

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