Red Star Cookies Recipe

Name: Red Star Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups butter, softened; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 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; 1/3 cup warm water; 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons meringue powder; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; Red paste food coloring; 2 tablespoons red 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
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
1/3 cup warm water
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons meringue powder
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Red paste food coloring
2 tablespoons red colored sugar

1
In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Beat in orange juice concentrate and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
2
Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm enough to roll.
3
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 4-in. star-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
4
.
5
Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are light brown. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
6
For icing, in a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, warm water, meringue powder and cream of tartar; beat on low speed just until blended. Beat on high 4-5 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Tint red with food coloring. Keep unused icing covered with a damp cloth at all times. If necessary, beat again on high speed to restore texture.
7
Spread icing on cookies; immediately sprinkle with colored sugar. Let stand until set.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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, Red 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.

Red Star Cookies

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions