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Star Shaped Butter Cookies Recipe
These butter cookies in the shape of stars are ideal for any occasion. They're tender, buttery, and delicious. The glaze adds a sweet touch of almond flavour and can be coloured to match any theme.
Ingredients
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius).
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar for 3 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract.
- Mix in the flour mixture until it is just combined with the butter mixture.
- Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and place it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch on a lightly floured surface.
- (6 mm).
- Cut out cookies with a star-shaped cookie cutter and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely on the baking sheet after removing from the oven.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, almond extract, and food coloring (if using) in a small bowl until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and set aside for at least 10-15 minutes before serving.
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