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6) Star-Shaped Sugar Cookies with Red, White, Blue Sprinkles

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened (1 1/2 sticks)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 –3 tbsp milk if dough is dry
  • 1/2 cup red white, blue sprinkles

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
  3. Beat butter and sugar until light. Add egg and vanilla; mix.
  4. Stir in dry ingredients. Add milk 1 tbsp at a time if needed.
  5. Chill dough 30 minutes or overnight. Roll to 1/4-inch thickness.
  6. Cut stars and place 1 inch apart on sheets. Sprinkle each cookie.
  7. Bake 8–10 minutes until edges barely brown. Cool on rack.