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Lucky Stars

SUBMITTED BY: Robin

"Every year we host a New Year's Eve Party with a theme. Last year was "Starry, Starry Night". Everything (food, dress and decorations!) related to stars. This cookie was a hit with everyone. Try substituting pecans for the walnuts."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 2 -3 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

DIRECTIONS

  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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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by MOONMAMA
I found this recipe years ago and it is my husbands favorite holiday cookie. I lost the... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Lucky Stars

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 222

  • Total Fat: 13.5g
  • Cholesterol: 31mg
  • Sodium: 152mg
  • Total Carbs: 22.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.2g
  • Protein: 3.9g

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