Snappy Almond Stars Recipe

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Snappy Almond Stars
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup light butter
  • 1 tbsp cold water
  • 1 cup plus 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°.
  2. Beat sugar and butter at medium speed of a mixer until well-blended (about 5 minutes). Add water; beat well. Combine the flour, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt. Add to sugar mixture; beat until well-blended. Gently press dough into a 4-inch disk; wrap in plastic wrap. Freeze 30 minutes.
  3. Remove plastic wrap. Roll to a 1/16-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface; cut with a 2-inch star cutter. Place the cookies on a baking sheet; top with almonds. Bake at 375° for 8 minutes or until cookies are crisp and edges are browned. Cool 30 seconds on pan. Remove from pan; cool on wire racks.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 357.58 Kcal (1497 kJ)
Calories from fat 115.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.81g 20%
Cholesterol 14.83mg 5%
Sodium 91.13mg 4%
Potassium 141.2mg 3%
Total Carbs 56.33g 19%
Sugars 27.13g 109%
Dietary Fiber 2.06g 8%
Protein 5.46g 11%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 59.4mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 397.2 Kcal (1663 kJ)
Calories from fat 128.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.23g 20%
Cholesterol 16.47mg 5%
Sodium 101.23mg 4%
Potassium 156.85mg 3%
Total Carbs 62.57g 19%
Sugars 30.14g 109%
Dietary Fiber 2.28g 8%
Protein 6.07g 11%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 65.9mg 6%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.8
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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