SNOW FLURRIES
Star-shaped sandwich cookies look simply stunning when displayed on Christmas cookie trays or packaged as gifts. The crisp shortbread pairs perfectly with the jam filling. -Mary Ann Ludwig, Edwardsville, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 6-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening, sugar and lemon zest until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Shape into a ball; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm., Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/4-in. star-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until edges begin to brown, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool., To assemble, place 1/4 teaspoon apricot jam in the center of a cookie; top with another cookie, making sure all star points are visible. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Repeat. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Murtajiz Raza
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The frosting is what really makes them special.
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[email protected]These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
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[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and crispy. They still tasted good, though.
Olafimihan Rokib
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort.
Samkelo Thabang
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the pecans for chocolate chips. They were still delicious!
Gilbert Bermea
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious!
Alinaitwe Kevin
[email protected]I've never made cookies before, but these were so easy to follow. They turned out great!
Raylene Arnoldus
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Mehran Sathio
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too soft for my taste, but they still had a nice flavor.
Vicky Sugg
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The frosting is what really makes them special.
Vuyo Songca
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them.
Rubanza Calvins
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Yara Mohamed
[email protected]The cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but the frosting was perfect.
MD mohin Islam
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're my go-to recipe for a quick and easy dessert.
Ahamd AL hmod
[email protected]These cookies were delicious! I made them for a party and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them!
AK VIBEZ
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The cookies were light and fluffy, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again soon!