Description
These delightful Star Cookies are buttery, soft, and perfect for decorating! With a simple dough that holds its shape during baking, they’re ideal for holiday cookies or any occasion. You can decorate them with colorful icing, sprinkles, or keep them simple with a dusting of powdered sugar!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 tbsp milk (if the dough is too stiff)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together with a hand mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. If the dough is too stiff, add a tablespoon of milk to make it more workable.
- Once combined, wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
- Roll and Cut the Dough:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Lightly flour your surface and roll out the chilled dough to about ¼ inch thick.
- Using a star-shaped cookie cutter, cut out as many cookies as you can from the dough. Place the cookies onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate (Optional):
- Once the cookies are fully cooled, you can decorate them with icing, sprinkles, or a simple dusting of powdered sugar for a festive look.
- Serve:
- Enjoy your sweet, buttery star-shaped cookies as a treat for any occasion!
Notes
- You can use colored icing and sprinkles to decorate the cookies to match a specific theme, like for Christmas, birthdays, or any special celebration.
- These cookies store well in an airtight container for up to 1 week, so they’re great for gifting or making ahead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg