Surprise Sugar Stars Recipe

Name: Surprise Sugar Stars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1-1/4 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup buttermilk; 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk; Colored sugar, optional

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup buttermilk
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk
Colored sugar, optional

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until easy to handle.
2
On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with 2-in star cookie cutter or the cutter of your choice. Place half of the stars on ungreased
3
. Spoon 1-1/2 teaspoonfuls of pie filling into the centers of each. Top with remaining stars. Pinch edges to seal; cut a small slit in top of each cookie.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
5
For icing, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, extract and enough milk to achieve desired consistence. Spread over cookies. Sprinkle with colored sugar if desired.

1710

kcal

Calories

Fat

222

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1-1/4 cups sugar, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Surprise Sugar Stars 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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