These Celestial Star-Stacked Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the simple joy of homemade cookies with the elegance of a carefully assembled dessert. Featuring buttery, soft cookies shaped like stars, layered with light whipped cream and a gentle sprinkle of powdered sugar, these cookies are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Perfect for any festive occasion or a whimsical afternoon tea, they are sure to impress and enchant.
Why You'll Love This Dessert:
- Charming Appearance: The star shapes and layered presentation make these cookies visually appealing and fun.
- Perfect Sweetness: The combination of buttery cookie and light whipped cream hits just the right note of sweetness.
- Versatile Treat: Ideal for gatherings, special occasions, or as a delightful finish to a family meal.
Perfect Occasion: These star-stacked cookies are perfect for holiday celebrations, children’s parties, or any event where you want to add a touch of magic and whimsy. They are also wonderful as a special treat for stargazing nights or as a festive addition to any dessert table.
Decoration Tips:
- Alternate layers with different flavors of whipped cream, such as vanilla, strawberry, or chocolate, to add color and variety.
- Use a fine sieve to dust the powdered sugar evenly for a snowy effect.
- Decorate the top cookie with edible glitter or colorful sprinkles for a festive touch.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Whipped cream (for stacking)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Directions:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well until fully integrated.
- Sift the flour, cornstarch, and salt together and gradually add to the wet ingredients, stirring to form a smooth dough.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to firm up.
- On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough and use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the cookies.
- Place the shaped cookies on a tray and chill again for 10 minutes to help retain their shape during baking.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cookies for 7-12 minutes or until just golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before assembling.
- To assemble, stack the cookies with a dollop of whipped cream between each layer, and finish with a dusting of powdered sugar on top.
Enjoy these dreamy, delightful star-stacked cookies, a perfect treat that's as fun to make as it is to eat!
