Christmas Stars - Easier Version

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening (or use 1 cup softened butter)
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon almond flavoring
• 2 3/4 cups flour
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla (or use the 1/4 tsp almond flavoring)
• food coloring (optional)

Recipe

• 1 cream together the shortening and sugar.
• 2 beat in the eggs, salt and flavorings.
• 3 stir in the flour until smoothly blended. chill in the fridge for about an hour.
• 4 roll out on a floured surface to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. cut with your favorite cookie cutters (stars are great for the traditional shape for christmas).
• 5 bake on an ungreased cookie sheets until lightly browned around the edges, about 8-10 minutes. let rest 5 minutes before removing to rack to cool completely.
• 6 frosting: mix the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla together thoroughly. divide and color each portion if desired. frost the cookies.