GRANDMA'S STAR COOKIES
My husband's grandma would only make these butter cutouts with a star cookie cutter. I use various shapes for celebrations throughout the year. -Jenny Brown, West Lafayette, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield about 7 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in orange juice concentrate and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until easy to handle, about 2 hours., On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a 3-in. star-shaped cookie cutter dipped in flour. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° until edges are firm, 7-8 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool., For frosting, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, orange juice concentrate, vanilla and enough milk to reach spreading consistency. Tint with food coloring if desired. Frost cookies; decorate as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Laxmipur Bd
[email protected]These cookies are a delicious and festive treat. They're sure to be a hit at your next holiday party.
bkoor ahmed
[email protected]These cookies are so cute! They're perfect for a holiday party.
Michael Watson
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies didn't turn out well. They were too dry and crumbly.
Alex Smith
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! I love the way the anise flavor pairs with the sweetness of the sugar coating.
Letisha Kyaterekera
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding a little bit of milk to the dough next time.
Sarah Mhlanga
[email protected]I made these cookies for my family and they loved them. They're the perfect holiday treat.
Krishna Pandey
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of crispy and chewy.
Younas younas
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious!
blnd hussin
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but these cookies were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to make them again.
Nagayi Angella Nazizi
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious, and they're sure to put a smile on everyone's face.
Vivienne Haoses
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in no time. Everyone loved them!
Muzamil Alone
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my kids. They love the crunchy sugar coating.
Gary Hightower
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of anise, so I was hesitant to try these cookies. But I'm glad I did! The anise flavor is very subtle and the cookies are delicious.
Kenny Adebayo
[email protected]The cookies didn't turn out as well as I had hoped. I think I overmixed the dough.
MT AZAN GAMER
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Bright Agbotokor
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfectly. They were crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. I will definitely be making these again.
Ahmad Hamad
[email protected]These cookies were delicious! I made them for a holiday party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.
Niraj Rai
[email protected]I've been making these cookies for years, and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect combination of sweet and crunchy.
Oyewole Fatimoh
[email protected]These cookies are a holiday tradition in my family. They're always a hit with everyone, and they're so easy to make. I love the way the dough comes together and the way the cookies bake up with a crispy edge and a soft, chewy center.