These rich, buttery stars are a fusion of sandy shortbread and classic cutout cookies, spangled with bright, juicy summer berries.
Some people prefer cakes, others like pie. I’m a cookie person, through-and-through. So when holidays approach, my go-to dish is generally a festive cookie. Not the over-the-top frosted (wannabe cake) cookies, but rather humble cookies that let their buttery notes shine through.
These star-shaped cookies are just perfect for any patriotic celebration, especially when studded with fresh strawberries and blueberries, although I’m sure raspberries and blackberries would work well too.
If you already have a favorite shortbread or sugar cookie recipe, try adding some fresh berries on top before baking, along with a sprinkle of coarse sanding sugar for extra sparkle. And, of course, you can make these rich, buttery little cookies any shape you please, but aren’t these stars just perfect for a Fourth of July celebration?
Adapted from The Decorated Cookie.