Santa Star Cookies
"Cookie baking can't get any more fun than when you are making—and decorating—these adorable Santa cookies. They are also really good to eat. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen..."
INGREDIENTS
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1-1/2 cups butter, softened
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1/2 cup shortening
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1 cup sugar
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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5 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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FROSTING:
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2 cups confectioners' sugar
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2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons water
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4-1/2 teaspoons meringue powder
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1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
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Red and black paste food coloring
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Decorating sprinkles, optional
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