Surprise Sugar Stars

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/4 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup buttermilk
• 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk
• Colored sugar, optional

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until easy to handle.
2. On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with 2-in star cookie cutter or the cutter of your choice. Place half of the stars on ungreased
3. . Spoon 1-1/2 teaspoonfuls of pie filling into the centers of each. Top with remaining stars. Pinch edges to seal; cut a small slit in top of each cookie.
4. Bake at 350u0b0 for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
5. For icing, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, extract and enough milk to achieve desired consistence. Spread over cookies. Sprinkle with colored sugar if desired.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/surprise-sugar-stars/ (may not work)