LEMON NUT STAR COOKIES
Family and friends will say "Hooray!" when they see these star-spangled cookies from our Test Kitchen. Make these treats throughout the year by using different cookie cutter and food coloring. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the lemon juice, cream and lemon zest. , Combine the flour, almonds, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle., On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured star-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool., For glaze, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, corn syrup and lemon juice until smooth. Divide into three bowls. Tint one portion red and one portion blue; leave the third portion white. Spread over cookies; let stand overnight for glaze to harden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Evie Penny
penny.evie52@hotmail.comYum!
Erica Cross
c@hotmail.comThese cookies were really easy to make and they turned out beautifully. I'm definitely going to make them again.
Chinonyerem IHEJIAHI
i@hotmail.frThese cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Shona Jana
janashona98@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of nuts, but these cookies were still really good. The lemon flavor is really refreshing.
Afnan FZ
fz.a64@hotmail.comThese cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love the lemon flavor.
Rebbecca Breadsell
rebbecca_breadsell@yahoo.comI made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Sajina Gurung
sajina41@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfect. Thanks for sharing!
Sajid Mithun
sajid.m@yahoo.comThese cookies were a bit too dry for my taste.
CosmicCat
cosmiccat@yahoo.comI'll try it.
dima ghazal
dima.ghazal21@hotmail.comNot bad!
Batii Khizat
k-b14@hotmail.comDelicious!
Aaron Smith
aaronsmith22@gmail.comThese cookies were really easy to make and they turned out beautifully. I'm definitely going to make them again.
Aundrea Martinez
martinez_a@hotmail.frThese cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Hema Joysury
h@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but these cookies were surprisingly good. The nuts add a nice crunch and the lemon flavor is subtle.
Bibek Rai
bibek-r@hotmail.comThese cookies are so festive and perfect for Christmas. I love the star shape and the lemon flavor is refreshing.
Ntomboncedo Mjacu
n.mjacu69@gmail.comI've made these cookies several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
mitch dennis
mitch_dennis@gmail.comThese cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the combination of lemon and nuts.