Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 cup Diamond of California® Walnut Halves, finely chopped
- 4 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup royal icing
- Sprinkles (optional)
The Steps
- Combine the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl. Use the paddle attachment to mix until fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing in between each addition. Mix in the vanilla.
- Add the walnuts, flour, baking soda and salt. Mix until just combined.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap, then chill for 1 hour.
- Pre-heat the oven to 325 degrees and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface, then cut out star shapes.
- Place stars on the prepared pan and bake for 14-16 minutes.
- Cool completely then decorate with icing and sprinkles.
