Star Cookies are delightful, buttery cookies shaped like stars, perfect for adding a touch of magic to your holiday baking. With a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture and just the right amount of sweetness, these cookies are easy to make and fun to decorate. Whether dusted with powdered sugar, drizzled with icing, or sprinkled with colorful sugar, these cookies are a festive treat for any occasion. Simple yet beautiful, Star Cookies are great for cookie exchanges, gifts, or sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- Optional: powdered sugar, icing, or colored sugar for decorating
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing just until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
- Roll and Cut the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about ¼-inch thickness. Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the cookies, then place them on the prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate: Once cooled, decorate with powdered sugar, icing, or colored sugar as desired.
Enjoy these Star Cookies as a delicious and festive treat that’s perfect for any celebration, adding a little sparkle to your cookie plate!
