White Star Cookies
Transform your next celebration or holiday gathering with the delicate beauty and buttery sweetness of White Star Cookies. These stunning cutout sugar cookies are shaped into charming stars, featuring a melt-in-your-mouth texture enhanced by a smooth, glossy white glaze. Perfectly balanced with a hint of vanilla and crafted with simple ingredients like creamy unsalted butter and a touch of milk, these cookies are as delightful to look at as they are to eat. The optional white food coloring gives the glaze a pristine finish, making them the ideal canvas for decorative additions—think edible glitter or dazzling sprinkles for an extra festive flair. With a quick prep time and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe yields up to 36 cookies, making it perfect for spreading joy at cookie exchanges or as a tasty centerpiece for dessert platters. Bake these white star cookies to elevate any occasion with sweet, celestial charm!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons water
- drops white food coloring (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Add the milk and mix until the dough comes together into a soft, pliable consistency. Do not overmix.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes. This will make it easier to roll out.
On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough out to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies and transfer them carefully to the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are just starting to turn a light golden color. Do not overbake.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cookies cool, prepare the glaze. In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, light corn syrup, and water until smooth. Add white food coloring if desired to enhance the whiteness of the glaze.
Once the cookies are completely cool, use a spoon or piping bag to glaze the tops of the cookies with the white glaze. Allow the glaze to set for 1-2 hours at room temperature.
Optional: Decorate the cookies with edible glitter, sanding sugar, or silver star-shaped sprinkles for an extra festive touch.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3266 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.6 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.8 g | 284% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 251 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 1079 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 576.7 g | 210% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 342.2 g | ||
| Protein | 32.8 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 105 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 397 mg | 8% | |
*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.
