Toffee Spattered Sugar Stars
INGREDIENTS
- 1 -1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup Butter Flavor all-vegetable shortening or 1 Butter Flavor stick
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups Flour (plus 4 tablespoons), divided
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 package (6 ounces) milk chocolate English toffee chips, divided
DIRECTIONS
- In the bowl of an electric mixer combine sugar and shortening; beat at medium speed until well blended.
- Add eggs, corn syrup and vanilla extract; beat until well blended and fluffy.
- In a medium bowl combine 3 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Add gradually to shortening mixture, beating at low speed until well blended.
- Divide dough into 4 equal pieces; shape each into disk.
- Wrap with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon flour on large sheet of waxed paper.
- Place disk of dough on floured paper; flatten slightly with hands.
- Turn dough over; cover with another large sheet of waxed paper.
- Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Remove top sheet of waxed paper.
- Sprinkle about 1/4 of toffee chips over dough. Roll lightly into dough.
- Cut out with floured star or round cookie cutter.
- Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough and toffee chips.
- Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned around edges.
- Cool 2 minutes on baking sheets; transfer to cooling racks to cool completely.
- Makes 6 Dozen Cookies
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Chill Time: 60 minutes
- Bake Time: 5-7 minutes per sheet