Friday, July 4, 2008

Star Sugar Cookies

2 sticks unsalted butter (room temperature)
3/4 cups sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extra
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Heat oven to 350.
Beat butter and sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer.
Add egg and beat until fluffy. Add vanilla.

In a separate bowl combine flour, salt and baking soda. 
Slowly add it to the butter mixture.

Create a flat disk and wrap in saran wrap. 
Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Roll out dough on a floured surface. 
Cut into star shapes using a cookie cutter and place on parchment lined baking sheet.

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

Icing

1 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon corn syrup
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 tablespoon water

Whisk all in a bowl.
If necessary, thin with water (should be a little thicker than honey). 

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