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Walnut Sugar Cookie Stars

  • 1.5 hours
  • 11 ingredients
  • Walnut
  • Easy
  • cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1 cup Diamond of California® Walnut Halves, finely chopped
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup royal icing
  • Sprinkles (optional)

The Steps

  1. Combine the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl. Use the paddle attachment to mix until fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing in between each addition. Mix in the vanilla.
  3. Add the walnuts, flour, baking soda and salt. Mix until just combined.
  4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap, then chill for 1 hour.
  5. Pre-heat the oven to 325 degrees and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface, then cut out star shapes.
  7. Place stars on the prepared pan and bake for 14-16 minutes.
  8. Cool completely then decorate with icing and sprinkles.

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