Crisp Sand Stars

Name: Crisp Sand Stars
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 2 large egg yolks; 1 tablespoon milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Unblanched whole almonds; 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten; Additional sugar

13 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Unblanched whole almonds
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
Additional sugar

Directions

1

In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Beat in the egg yolks, milk and extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate dough for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
2

On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. star cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
3

. Press an almond in the center of each. Brush with egg white; sprinkle with sugar.
4

Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.