Gold Dust Sugar Cookie Stars
Gold Dust Sugar Cookie Stars are enchanting treats that combine a soft, buttery texture with a sparkling touch of edible gold dust. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies will impress your guests and delight your taste buds. Easy to make with simple ingredients, they’re sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Edible gold dust (for finishing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream the room temperature butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder before gradually adding to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick. Use star-shaped cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely before sprinkling with edible gold dust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added flavor, try substituting vanilla extract with almond or maple syrup. Customize your cookies by adding sprinkles or chocolate chips to the dough before chilling. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.