Description
Buttery, vanilla-scented star cookies that are decorated with sparkling sanding sugar for a festive and magical holiday treat.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup coarse white sanding sugar
- 1/4 cup coarse gold sanding sugar
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Divide the dough in half, shape into discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). On a floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes. Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, sprinkle generously with the white and gold sanding sugars, and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.