Cinnamon Stars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter, softened
3/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking powder
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1/4 c. finely chopped pecans
2 large egg yolks
1 Tbsp. milk
1 1/2 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
silver dragees
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

Preparation

In a large bowl of electric mixer, at medium speed, beat butter and 3/4 cup sugar until blended.
Beat in egg yolks, milk and vanilla.
Stir in flour and baking powder.
Divide dough in half; shape into disks.
Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 3 hours.