Peppermint Stars Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup peppermint candies (about 25 pieces), finely crushed
glaze:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tbsp milk
1/8 tsp peppermint extract
red or green food coloring, optional

Directions:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture. Stir in crushed candies. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into shapes with a floured 2-1/2-in. star cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
For glaze, in a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, milk and extract; stir until smooth. Tint with food coloring if desired. Spread over cookies. Yield: 4-1/2 dozen.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	314.35 Kcal (1316 kJ)
Calories from fat	48.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.43g	8%
Cholesterol	25.72mg	9%
Sodium	51.08mg	2%
Potassium	27.82mg	1%
Total Carbs	62.02g	21%
Sugars	25.63g	103%
Dietary Fiber	0g	0%
Protein	3.5g	7%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	13.5mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	97.78 Kcal (409 kJ)
Calories from fat	15.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.69g	8%
Cholesterol	8mg	9%
Sodium	15.89mg	2%
Potassium	8.65mg	1%
Total Carbs	19.29g	21%
Sugars	7.97g	103%
Dietary Fiber	0g	0%
Protein	1.09g	7%
Calcium	4.2mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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