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Almond Stars




Source of Recipe


Family Circle Magazine


List of Ingredients




1/2 cup sliced almonds, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar plus 1/3 cup
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg white, lightly beaten




Recipe



1. In small bowl, combine nuts and 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar.
2. In large bowl, beat butter, 1/3 cup sugar, vanilla and salt on medium speed until creamy and smooth, 2 minutes.
3. On low speed, gradually beat in flour until just blended. Gather into ball; flatten slightly. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 hour.
4. Heat oven to 350°.
5. Turn out dough on lightly floured work surface. Roll out to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into stars, using small cutters (1 3/4 to 2 inch). Place on ungreased baking sheets. Reroll scraps and cut out.
6. Lightly brush cookies with beaten egg white. Sprinkle nut-sugar mixture over tops.
7. Bake in 350° oven for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer cookies to wire rack; let cool completely.