Christmas Stars

Vegetarian
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Christmas Stars
285 min.
24
150kcal

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Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with our delightful Christmas Stars! These charming, star-shaped cookies are not only a feast for the eyes but also a delicious treat that will bring joy to your festive gatherings. Perfect for vegetarians and loved by all, these cookies are a popular choice for antipasti, starters, snacks, and appetizers during the holiday season.

Imagine the aroma of freshly baked cookies wafting through your home as you prepare these sweet delights. With a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a hint of vanilla, each bite is a celebration of flavors. The addition of vibrant strawberry jam adds a fruity twist, making these cookies a delightful surprise for your taste buds. Plus, the colorful sugar sprinkles on top make them visually appealing, perfect for impressing your guests.

Whether you're hosting a holiday party or simply looking to indulge in some festive baking, Christmas Stars are the ideal choice. With a preparation time of just under five hours, you can easily make a batch for a crowd of 24 people. So gather your loved ones, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a batch of these enchanting cookies that will surely become a cherished tradition in your holiday celebrations!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.8 cup butter softened
  •  eggs 
  • 2.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons strawberry jam 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • cup sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • cookie cutter

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add eggs and vanilla.
  2. Mix well. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir flour mixture into the butter mixture until well blended. Refrigerate dough for three hours.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease several cookie sheets.
  4. On a floured surface, roll out 1/2 of the dough at a time to 1/8 inch thickness.
  5. Cut dough into star shapes using a 3 to 4 inch star cookie cutter. Using a 1 to 2 inch star cookie cutter, cut a star into the center of half of the big stars.
  6. Sprinkle colored sugar on the cookies with the center cut out if desired. Put onto prepared cookie sheets about 1 inch apart, and bake for 6 to 8 minutes.
  7. After cookies cool completely, spread 1 teaspoon of preserves in the center of each cookie that does not have a star cut out in the middle.
  8. Place a cookie with a cut-out on top of the layer of preserves. Pack cookies in a covered tin to preserve freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Calories150kcal
Protein5%
Fat37.31%
Carbs57.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.25
Glycemic Load
14.91
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.5704347543094%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:150.05kcal
7.5%
Fat:6.26g
9.63%
Saturated Fat:3.78g
23.64%
Carbohydrates:21.78g
7.26%
Net Carbohydrates:21.37g
7.77%
Sugar:10.82g
12.02%
Cholesterol:28.89mg
9.63%
Sodium:94.67mg
4.12%
Alcohol:0.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.19%
100%
Protein:1.89g
3.77%
Selenium:5.76µg
8.23%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.99%
Folate:26.31µg
6.58%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.24%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.63%
Iron:0.72mg
3.98%
Vitamin A:197.07IU
3.94%
Vitamin B3:0.78mg
3.88%
Phosphorus:27.64mg
2.76%
Calcium:16.62mg
1.66%
Fiber:0.41g
1.63%
Vitamin E:0.22mg
1.45%
Copper:0.03mg
1.36%
Vitamin B5:0.12mg
1.22%
Source:Allrecipes