SPARKLING STAR COOKIES

Sparkling Star Cookies image

A touch of finely chopped almond adds flavor and texture to these star-shaped cookies.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 2h55m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/3 cup finely chopped almonds
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons edible glitter (any color) or Betty Crocker™ candy sprinkles

Steps:

Heat oven to 375°F.
Mix granulated sugar, butter and egg in medium bowl. Stir in flour, almonds, baking soda and salt.
Divide dough into 3 parts. Roll each part 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured cloth-covered surface. Cut with 2- to 2 1/2-inch star-shaped cookie cutter. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 6 to 7 minutes or until edges are light brown; Cool completely, about 1 hour.
Mix powdered sugar and water until smooth and a thin spreading consistency. Spread very thinly on cookies. Sprinkle with edible glitter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 40 mg