Mid-Atlantic Gardening: A virtual Holiday Cookie exchange. , 0 by ladygardener1

ladygardener1 wrote:
Starting a place for us to exchange cookie recipes, add pictures if you can.

Cardamom Butter Star Cookies

3 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Ground Cardamom
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon Ground Allspice
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract


1. Sift together flour, baking soda, salt and spices; set aside.

2. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Gradually stir in flour mixture until well mixed. Refrigerate dough 1 hour.

3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll dough on lightly floured surface. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters. Place on ungreased baking sheets.

4. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute. Remove to wire racks; cool completely