Iced star cookies

Preparation stepsTotal time: 52 min

1. 1

   Dough30 min

   

   In a mixing bowl, combine the ingredients as for shortbread, then 30 minutes in the fridge. Stir from the center outward until smooth, with no dry pockets at the bottom. Press plastic wrap onto the surface to stop a skin forming, and chill it away from the back wall of the fridge. This rest is part of the total time.

2. 2

   Stars12 min

   

   Cut out, 12 minutes at 170°C. Preheat the oven to the temperature given, with the rack in the middle. Only open the door if the recipe says so: the dish is ready when it is golden and the time is up.

3. 3

   Icing5 min

   

   Powdered sugar and a few drops of water, neither too runny nor too stiff. Count the time from when you start, and only move on once you get the result described. Amounts for this step: 70 g powdered sugar; Powdered sugar and water for the icing.

4. 4

   Decorate5 min

   

   Once the cookies are cool. Plate at the last minute. Taste for salt, pepper and acidity, then serve right away: a hot dish is served hot, a cold dish is served cold.