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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Rahma Hassan
[email protected]These cookies were absolutely delicious! They were the perfect combination of sweet and savory.
Jack durham
[email protected]These cookies were a bit dry, but they were still good. I would recommend adding more butter or oil next time.
MKB Malik
[email protected]I made these cookies with my kids and we had a lot of fun. They were so easy to make and they tasted delicious.
Kamrul Akhter
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. I would recommend using less sugar next time.
Gabriel Turmanidze
[email protected]I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.
Ala bd
[email protected]These cookies were the perfect addition to my holiday baking. They were so festive and delicious.
Zainab Abass
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too hard for my taste, but they were still good. I would recommend baking them for a shorter amount of time next time.
nelisile masilela
[email protected]I made these cookies for my family and they loved them. They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing.
nouri
[email protected]These cookies were perfect! They were crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. I will definitely be making them again.
ahsan Masum
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too crumbly for my taste, but they were still very good. I would recommend using a different recipe next time.
Demi lee Mcdonnell
[email protected]I've never made star cookies before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out beautifully. I'll definitely be making them again.
dumisani ngubane
[email protected]These cookies were absolutely delicious! They were the perfect combination of sweet and savory.
Hari Devkota
[email protected]These cookies were a bit dry, but they were still good. I would recommend adding more butter or oil next time.
Ayaz Mangrio official
[email protected]I made these cookies with my kids and we had a lot of fun. They were so easy to make and they tasted delicious.
The Umang Dairy
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. I would recommend using less sugar next time.
Annelise Carless
[email protected]I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.
Michelle Gorospe
[email protected]These star cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They were so delicious and festive.