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Cinnamon Stars

"These cookies are such a hit with my family," tells Flo Burtnett of another sweet she's sharing (see her cake recipe on page 29). "A few always seem to disappear before I can finish them!" It's no wonder-Flo spreads jam on half of her spicy stars, then tops them with the rest of the batch of cookies, which have been glazed for an extra dose of goodness. "They're nice for any occasion," she says.

15 ServingsPrep: 25 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup milk
GLAZE/FILLING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
Colored sugar, optional
2/3 cup raspberry, strawberry or apricot jam

Directions

In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder and
salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Combine egg and milk; add to
flour mixture and stir just until moistened. Cover and chill at
least 1 hour.
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut
with a 3-in. cookie cutter dipped in flour. Place on ungreased
baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 7-9 minutes or until edges are
lightly brown. Remove to a wire rack; cool completely.
For glaze, combine sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve a

2 of 2

Cinnamon Stars (continued)

Directions (continued)

spreading consistency. Spread on half of the cookies; sprinkle with
colored sugar if desired. Let stand until set. Place 1 teaspoon of
jam on the unglazed cookies and top each with a glazed cookie.
Yield: 2-1/2 dozen sandwich cookies.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 273 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 129 mg sodium, 52 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.