Lucky Stars Recipe

Name: Lucky Stars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup white sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 egg; 1 1/4 cups ground walnuts; 1/3 cup white sugar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon melted butter; 2 tablespoons water; 1/8 teaspoon maple flavored extract

Servings: persons

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 1/4 cups ground walnuts
1/3 cup white sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon melted butter
2 tablespoons water
1/8 teaspoon maple flavored extract

1
Sift together 1 1/3 cups flour and 1 1/2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder. Set aside. Cream 1/4 cup butter or margarine. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, creaming well. Blend in 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 teaspoon almond extract, 1/8 teaspoon salt and unbeaten egg. Gradually add the flour and baking soda mixture, mixing thoroughly.
2
To Make Nut Filling: Combine 1 1/4 cups walnuts or pecans, ground or chopped very fine, 1/3 cup sugar and 1/16 teaspoon salt. Add 1 Tablespoon melted butter, 2 Tablespoons water and 1/16 teaspoon maple flavoring. Mix thoroughly.
3
Roll out dough on a floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut with star-shaped cookie cutter. Place a teaspoonful of Nut Filling in the center of each star. Bring the 5 points upright; starting at the base, pinch sides together so points stand up, allowing filling to show. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) 7 to 10 minutes until light golden brown.

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup white sugar, and more.

Yes, Lucky Stars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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