Iced Stars
Iced Stars might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe makes 48 servings with 230 calories, 2g of protein, and 12g of fat each. This recipe covers 1% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of sugar, milk, decorative candies, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. 1 person found this recipe to be flavorful and satisfying. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.
Instructions
Sift first 3 ingredients into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat 1 cup butter and 2/3 cup sugar in large bowl until smooth. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and almond extract. Beat in flour mixture until just blended. Gather dough together; divide in half. Flatten each half into disk, wrap in plastic, and chill overnight. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled. Soften dough slightly at room temperature before rolling out.)
Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 325°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Working with 1 disk at a time, roll out on lightly floured surface to scant 1/4-inch thickness.
Cut out cookies with assorted cutters.
Transfer cookies to prepared baking sheets, spacing 1 inch apart. Gather scraps and roll out on lightly floured surface; cut out additional cookies. Repeat until all dough is used.
Bake cookies, 1 sheet at a time, until edges and bottoms are light golden, about 16 minutes. Cool on sheets 5 minutes.
Transfer to rack; cool completely.
Sift powdered sugar into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat in 1/4 cup butter, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and enough milk by teaspoonfuls to form thick icing.
Spread thinly onto cookies. Decorate as desired.
Let stand until set, about 2 hours. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Store between waxed paper in airtight container at room temperature.)