Sparkling Star Cookies Recipe

Sparkling Star Cookies Recipe

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 3/4 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped almonds
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 3 tablespoons edible glitter (any color) or candy sprinkles
  1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Mix granulated sugar, butter and egg in medium bowl. Stir in flour, almonds, baking soda and salt.
  3. Divide dough into 3 parts. Roll each part 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured cloth-covered surface. Cut with 2- to 2 1/2-inch star-shaped cookie cutter. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  4. Bake 6 to 7 minutes or until edges are light brown; Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  5. Mix powdered sugar and water until smooth and a thin spreading consistency. Spread very thinly on cookies. Sprinkle with edible glitter.