Surprise Sugar Stars 1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened 1-1/4 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup buttermilk 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling ICING: 2 cups confectioners' sugar Printed from tasteofhome.com Aug 21, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

-----------------------Fold------------------------ Surprise Sugar Stars cont. 2 to 3 tablespoons milk 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Colored sugar, optional In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until easy to handle. On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with 2-in star cookie cutter or the cutter of your choice. Place half of the stars on ungreased baking sheets. Spoon 1-1/2 teaspoonfuls of pie filling into the centers of each. Top with remaining stars. Pinch edges to Printed from tasteofhome.com Aug 21, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

	Surprise Sugar Stars seal; cut a small slit in top of each cookie. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. For icing, combine confectioners' sugar, milk and extract in a bowl; whisk until smooth. Spread over cookies. Sprinkle with colored sugar if desired. Yield: 4 dozen. Printed from tasteofhome.com Aug 21, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008