These simple sugar cookies are created with star shaped cookie cutters in small, medium, and large. That is how you will get the “stacking” effect of the Christmas tree. Once you bake sugar ...

This recipe uses a 3¾-inch star-shaped cookie cutter to make 20 stars, but you can use varying sizes if you wish to make a different quantity. Use Jackie Alpers' Sonoran-Style Chunky Guacamole ...

A set of star-shaped cookie cutters can be ordered from Cooking.com or cut 3 star patterns (2-inch, 2 1/2-inch and 3-inch) from cardboard. Place on the pastry sheet and cut with a knife.