Puff Pastry Star Cookies

Name: Puff Pastry Star Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 dz.
Ingredients: All-purpose flour, for work surface; 2 sheets (1 17.3-ounce package) puff pastry, thawed; 1 large egg, beaten; 1/4 c. jam, jelly, or fruit preserves; Sanding sugar, for sprinkling

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puff pastry star cookies on a cobalt blue glass platter

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

1 dz.

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

These simple “cookies” couldn’t be easier. If at any point during assembly the dough starts to feel very soft, pop it onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets and refrigerate until slightly firm but not stiff. Then proceed as directed.

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Ingredients

All-purpose flour, for work surface
2 sheets (1 17.3-ounce package) puff pastry, thawed
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup jam, jelly, or fruit preserves
Sanding sugar, for sprinkling

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. On a lightly floured work surface, roll each sheet of puff pastry into a 10- by 12-inch rectangle. Using a 3 1/2-inch star-shaped cookie cutter, cut out 12 stars from each sheet. Transfer to prepared baking sheets.
2. Step 2Brush the points of half the stars with egg; carefully spoon jam (about 1 teaspoon) onto the center of each star. Using a 1 3/4-inch star-shaped cookie cutter, cut out smaller star shapes from the centers of the remaining 12 larger stars. Place stars with the holes over the jam, doing your best to line up the points. Press edges gently to seal. Brush the tops with egg and sprinkle with sugar.
3. Step 3Bake, rotating halfway through, until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool slightly before serving. Cookies can be made 2 days ahead. Store, tightly covered, at room temperature.