Grandma’S Star Cookies Recipe

Name: Grandma’S Star Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups butter, softened; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1-1/2 teaspoons thawed orange juice concentrate; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 to 4 tablespoons whole milk; Optional: Food coloring and sprinkles or colored sugar

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons thawed orange juice concentrate
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 to 4 tablespoons whole milk
Optional: Food coloring and sprinkles or colored sugar

1
In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in orange juice concentrate and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until easy to handle, about 2 hours.
2
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a 3-in. star-shaped cookie cutter dipped in flour. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
3
. Bake at 350u00b0 until edges are firm, 7-8 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4
For frosting, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, orange juice concentrate, vanilla and enough milk to reach spreading consistency. Tint with food coloring if desired. Frost cookies; decorate as desired.

1953

kcal

Calories

Fat

378

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cups butter, softened, 1/2 cup shortening, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Grandma’S Star Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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