LUCKY STARS

Lucky Stars image

Every year we host a New Year's Eve Party with a theme. Last year was "Starry, Starry Night". Everything (food, dress and decorations!) related to stars. This cookie was a hit with everyone. Try substituting pecans for the walnuts.

Provided by Robin J.

Categories Desserts Cookies Filled Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ cup butter
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 ¼ cups ground walnuts
⅓ cup white sugar
.063 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon melted butter
2 tablespoons water
.063 teaspoon maple flavored extract

Steps:

Sift together 1 1/3 cups flour and 1 1/2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder. Set aside. Cream 1/4 cup butter or margarine. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, creaming well. Blend in 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 teaspoon almond extract, 1/8 teaspoon salt and unbeaten egg. Gradually add the flour and baking soda mixture, mixing thoroughly.
To Make Nut Filling: Combine 1 1/4 cups walnuts or pecans, ground or chopped very fine, 1/3 cup sugar and 1/16 teaspoon salt. Add 1 Tablespoon melted butter, 2 Tablespoons water and 1/16 teaspoon maple flavoring. Mix thoroughly.
Roll out dough on a floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut with star-shaped cookie cutter. Place a teaspoonful of Nut Filling in the center of each star. Bring the 5 points upright; starting at the base, pinch sides together so points stand up, allowing filling to show. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) 7 to 10 minutes until light golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 28.2 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 137.8 mg, Sugar 10.2 g