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Sugar Cookie Stars
Make these star-shaped sugar cookies shine with royal icing and sanding sugar. They're perfect for a cookie decorating party with your kids.
👥 36 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 2h⏳ Prep: 30 min👤 Ree Drummond📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●whisk
- ●pan
- ●baking sheet
- ●oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
For the cookies: Beat the shortening, granulated sugar, orange zest and vanilla in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until thoroughly combined, 2 to ⏱️ 3 minutes. Beat in the egg until light and fluffy, then beat in the milk.
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2
Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a medium bowl. With the mixer on low speed, beat the flour mixture into the butter mixture until just combined. Divide the dough in half; flatten each half between 2 sheets of parchment or wax paper, wrap and refrigerate for at least ⏱️ 1 hour or freeze for ⏱️ 20 minutes.
3
For the glaze: Whisk the egg yolk, water and food coloring in a small bowl until well combined.
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4
Preheat the oven to 375 ̊. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll out 1 piece of dough on a lightly floured surface until about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into stars or other shapes with 2- to 3-inch cookie cutters. Arrange the cookies about 2 inches apart on the prepared pans. Brush the tops with the egg yolk glaze.
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5
Bake the cookies until set but not browned, about ⏱️ 6 minutes. Let cool ⏱️ 3 minutes on the pan, then remove to racks to cool completely. Decorate with royal icing and sanding sugar. Let set about ⏱️ 1 hour.
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