How to Make Raspberry Star Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of sweet, fruity treats, then you're going to love these Raspberry Star Cookies. These delightful little cookies are not only delicious, but they're also beautiful to look at, making them the perfect addition to any holiday cookie platter or special occasion dessert table. With a tender, buttery cookie base and a tangy-sweet raspberry filling, these cookies are a true delight for the taste buds.

What really sets these cookies apart, though, is their unique star shape. ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 (8 ounce) jar raspberry preserves
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 teaspoons almond extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 7 mins
  • Total Time: 37 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg. Combine the flour and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Dough will be stiff. On a lightly floured surface, roll half of the dough out to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into star shapes using a cookie cutter. Set cookies 1 inch apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Place a teaspoon of jam onto each cookie and spread out towards the points of the stars. Roll out remaining half of the dough and cut into stars the same size. cut holes in the center of each star, then place them onto the jam stars.
  • Bake for 7 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden around the edges. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks. In a small bowl, mix together the confectioners' sugar and almond extract to form a glaze. Add water a teaspoon at a time if the mixture is too thick to drizzle. Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies.
  • Nutrition

    223 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 28mg
    • Sodium: 106mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 22mg