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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Yenimi Anderson
anderson-y@hotmail.frThese cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so light and fluffy, and the coconut flavor is perfect.
Matthew Pollett
p-matthew39@gmail.comI was looking for a new Christmas cookie recipe to try and I'm so glad I found this one. These cookies are amazing!
Amith Ramburam
r.a@hotmail.comThese cookies are delicious! I love the combination of coconut and pecans. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
Leonie Hura
l39@hotmail.co.ukThese cookies are so cute and festive! I made them for a Christmas party and they were a big hit.
Jacquie Wilkins
jacquie-w@hotmail.frI'm not a big fan of coconut, but I really liked these cookies. The coconut flavor was subtle and the cookies were perfectly soft and chewy.
Ame Tome
tome_ame95@gmail.comThese cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so light and fluffy, and the coconut flavor is perfect.
khan soban
s.khan11@hotmail.co.ukI was looking for a new Christmas cookie recipe to try and I'm so glad I found this one. These cookies are amazing!
Gregory London
l11@gmail.comThese cookies are delicious! I love the combination of coconut and pecans. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
M Azam Khan
km18@hotmail.frI've made these cookies several times and they always turn out great. They're a family favorite!
Araslan Abbas
araslan9@gmail.comThese cookies are so cute and festive! I made them for a Christmas cookie exchange and they were a big hit.
Marissa Walcott
m48@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The coconut flavor was subtle and the cookies were perfectly soft and chewy.
Min Zaw Oo
oo_m@yahoo.comThese snow flurries were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.