Star Sugar Cookies
Bring a touch of whimsy to your dessert table with these delightful Star Sugar Cookies! Perfectly crisp on the edges and soft in the center, these cookies are as fun to make as they are to eat. Made with simple pantry staples like butter, sugar, and vanilla, the dough comes together beautifully and holds its shape while baking, making it ideal for creating those festive star shapes. Whether you leave them plain or decorate with frosting and sprinkles for a vibrant finish, these cookies are a stunning treat for holidays, parties, or everyday indulgence. Ready in just 30 minutes of active time, this recipe yields 24 delicious star-shaped cookies that are guaranteed to impress!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0 Optional: Decorative frosting or sprinkles
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 2
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until well combined.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough comes together. Avoid over-mixing.
Step 5
Divide the dough in half, flatten each portion into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
Step 6
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Step 7
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes, re-rolling scraps as needed.
Step 8
Carefully transfer the star shapes to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Step 9
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges just start to turn golden. Avoid overbaking.
Step 10
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 11
Optional: Once cooled, decorate the cookies with frosting, sprinkles, or other desired decorations.
Step 12
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (812.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3702.5 |
| Total Fat 200.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 124.0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 702.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1153.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 446.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 214.7g | |
| Protein 39.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 41IU | 0% |
| Calcium 119.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 449.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories