Topped with chunky guacamole and jewel-like pomegranate seeds, these crispy star-shaped tortilla bites are inspired by the star Buddy the Elf tries to put on top of the Hobbs family Christmas tree in the movie “Elf”. This recipe is an excerpt from The Unofficial Elf Cookbook by Jackie Alpers.
Servings: 20 tortilla stars
Equipment
- star-shaped cookie cutter
Topped with chunky guacamole and jewel-like pomegranate seeds, these crispy tortilla bites from The Unofficial Elf Cookbook by Jackie Alpers exude holiday joy. This recipe uses a 3¾-inch star-shaped cookie cutter to make 20 stars, but you can use varying sizes if you wish to make a different quantity. Use Jackie Alpers' Sonoran-Style Chunky Guacamole Recipe or your favorite store-bought version.
Ingredients
- 4 10-inch super soft flour tortillas, such as Mission
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Flaky sea salt to taste
- ½ cup prepared chunky guacamole
- ¼ cup pomegranate seeds rinsed and drained
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
- Using a cookie cutter, cut star shapes out of the tortillas. Place on a parchment paper- or baking mat-lined baking sheet, brush with olive oil, then sprinkle with flaky salt. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly browned and crispy. Let cool completely.
- Spoon a dollop of guacamole into the middle of each star, then dot with pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately.
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