Ingredients
1⅓cupsall purpose flour,sifted
1½tspbaking powder
¼cupbutter
¼cupwhite sugar
1tspvanilla extract
1tspalmond extract
⅛tspsalt,or more to taste
1egg
1¼cupsground walnuts
⅓cupwhite sugar
1tbspbutter,melted
2tbspwater
⅛tspmaple flavored extract
Preparation
Sift together the flour and double-acting baking powder. Set aside.
Cream the butter, then gradually add the sugar, creaming well. Blend in vanilla, almond extract, salt, and unbeaten egg.
Gradually add the flour and baking soda mixture, mixing thoroughly.
Combine the walnuts, ground or chopped very fine, ⅓ cup of sugar, and salt.
Add 1 tablespoon of melted butter, 2 tablespoons of water, and maple flavoring. Mix thoroughly.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to ⅛-inch thickness. Cut with star-shaped cookie cutter.
Place a teaspoonful of Nut Filling in the center of each star. Bring the 5 points upright; starting at the base, pinch sides together so points stand up, allowing filling to show. Place on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 400 degrees F for 7 to 10 minutes until light golden brown.
Serve and enjoy!
