Star Shaped Sugar Biscuits
Perfectly crisp and irresistibly sweet, these Star Shaped Sugar Biscuits are a delightful addition to any occasion, from festive celebrations to casual tea times. Featuring a buttery, tender dough lightly scented with vanilla, these homemade sugar cookies are cut into charming star shapes for a touch of whimsy. A quick chill in the fridge ensures they hold their shape beautifully as they bake to golden perfection. The easy-to-make icing, with optional food coloring, invites creativity, while sprinkles or decorative sugar add a touch of sparkle. Ready in under an hour and yielding 24 delightful treats, these cookies are as fun to decorate as they are to eat. Perfect for holiday platters, party favors, or a simple, charming dessert, these biscuits shine in both flavor and presentation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 225 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 300 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 150 grams powdered sugar
- 1 set food coloring (optional)
- 1 set sprinkles or decorative sugar (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer.
Mix in the vanilla extract and milk until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Divide the dough into two portions and wrap each in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to about 6mm (1/4 inch) thickness.
Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out biscuits and carefully place them on the prepared baking trays, leaving some space between each biscuit.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are just lightly golden. Let the biscuits cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the icing, mix the powdered sugar with 1-2 teaspoons of water (or milk) until you reach a thick yet spreadable consistency. If desired, add a few drops of food coloring.
Decorate the cooled biscuits with the icing and add sprinkles or decorative sugar while the icing is still wet. Allow the icing to set completely before serving or storing.
Store the biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3942 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.1 g | 251% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.1 g | 565% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 166% | |
| Sodium | 1086 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 537.5 g | 195% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 304.1 g | ||
| Protein | 33.1 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 414 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
