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Heat oven to 325F Spray or lightly grease 2 large cookie sheets.
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In large bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
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Beat in vanilla and food color.
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On low speed, beat in flour just until mixed.
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Stir in chopped pecans.
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Divide dough into 4 equal parts; shape each into ball.
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Place 2 balls of dough on each cookie sheet, on opposite ends.
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With rolling pin and floured fingers, gently flatten and shape each ball into 6 inch circle.
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With large knife, divide and cut each round into 8 wedges, slightly separating each cut with knife.
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Poke tops of wedges with fork, and place 1 pecan half in middle of each outer edge to make a tree trunk.
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Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until firm but not brown.
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While still warm, cut into wedges again.
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Cool completely on cookie sheets, about 30 minutes.
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Place cooled tree wedges on cooling racks or waxed paper.
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Place baking chips in small resealable freezer bag.
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Microwave on high 40 to 60 seconds, turning bag over after 30 seconds.
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Squeeze bag gently until chips are melted and smooth.
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Cut small tip off one corner of bag, and drizzle side to side over wedges to make tree garland.
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Sprinkle with sugar.
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Top each tree with a star.
