Starfish Cream Cookies

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   1. Preheat oven to 325u00b0F. Prepare cookie sheet using parchment paper.

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   2. In a mixer, beat shortening and sugar. Add in egg and mix.

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   3. In a separate small bowl, dissolve baking soda into sour cream.

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   4. Alternate adding flour and sour cream mixture into mixing bowl.

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   5. Incorporate everything until it comes together into a nice soft dough. Set dough on the countertop.

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   6. Roll the dough out using more flour if needed so it is not sticky.

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   7. Use star cookie cutter to cut cookies.

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   8. Place on cookie sheet. Decorate with sprinkles or sugar.

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   9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges of cookie are brown.

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    10. When cookies are done, cool for 10 minutes. Enjoy!

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    Notes:

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    I made my own yellow sugar by adding 1/2 cup sugar in a jar. Then I added 3 drops of yellow food coloring and shook it up. Tada, yellow sugar.

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    Also, I made my starfish eyes by melting white chocolate and dark chocolate. This was very time-consuming, messy, and a little troublesome, so if you can find the eyes, buy them. It'd probably be much easier! You can also make these without the eyes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.