SUGAR STAR COOKIES
These Sugar Star Cookies are crisp, buttery, and perfect for decorating. Cut into star shapes and topped with sugar or icing, they’re ideal for holidays, parties, or baking with kids. Easy, fun, and festive!
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract optional
- Sanding sugar or icing for decoration optional
Instructions
Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract (if using), and beat to combine.
Form Dough:
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Chill the Dough:
- Divide dough in half, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
Preheat Oven:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cut and Shape:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to ¼-inch thickness. Cut into star shapes using a cookie cutter.
Decorate (Optional):
- Sprinkle with sanding sugar before baking or leave plain for decorating with icing after baking.
Bake:
- Place stars on prepared baking sheets and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely before decorating.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Dough can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the fridge.
- Decoration Tip: Let cookies cool completely before icing. Use royal icing for intricate designs.
- Flavour Twist: Add citrus zest for a fresh twist.
- Storage: Store undecorated cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Decorated cookies should be refrigerated.
- Freezing: Freeze cookie dough or baked cookies for up to 2 months.