Pakistan's Independence Day : Sparkling Hearts and Stars Sugar Cookies

Sparkling Hearts and Stars Sugar Cookies ... Add some sparkle to your cookies! Simple, easy to make and delicious cookies, made with classic sugar cookie dough and colored sparkling sugars.

Happy Independence Day! 

Wishing every Pakistani happiness and peace today and always! 

Have a sparkling day!
Long Live Pakistan!

Sparkling Hearts and Stars Sugar Cookies
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Makes : 40 cookies


Ingredients :

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for shaping the cookies
• 1/4 tsp.  baking soda
• 1/8 tsp.  salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs, divided
• 1 tsp.  vanilla extract
• Sparkling sugar, as required

Method :

• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
• In a separate large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until smooth.
• Add one egg and beat until fluffy. Beat in the vanilla.
• Gradually add the flour mixture, beating on low speed until just incorporated. 
• Shape into a disk and refrigerate, wrapped, for at least 1 hour.
• Heat oven to 180 C / 350 F. Line cookie sheets with baking paper; set aside.
• Divide the dough in half. On a floured surface, roll each piece out 1/4 inch thick. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters.
• Transfer cookies to cookie sheets with spatula, leaving ( 1 to 1 1/2 inch ) space between them.
• Brush beaten egg over top of each cookie. Sprinkle sparkling sugar; press sugar gently.
• Bake at 180 C / 350 F until just beginning to brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Cool slightly on baking sheets, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
• Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Notes :

• To make your own sparkling sugar, simply color the granulated sugar ( that's what I did ). Take granulated sugar in a bowl, add a drop of food color and mix with a spoon until well combined. Add more color until you reach your desired color. Spread the colored sugar on a plate and let dry completely.
• You can skip the egg wash, simply sprinkle sparking sugar on top and press gently.

Recipe Source: Real Simple
Another variation : Sparkling Sugar Cutout Cookies ( without egg )

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