Cinnamon Nut Stars

makes 7 dozen

• 4 cups sifted AP flour
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• ¼ tsp ground cloves
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
• confectioners icing

1. Sift together flour, spices, and salt.
2. Cream butter, gradually beat in sugar, mix well.
3. Stir in milk. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat well after each addition. Stir in nuts.
4. Add sifted dry ingredients, a little at a time, and mix until well blended. Chill until firm.
5. Roll out dough on a lightly floured board, about ⅛ inch thick. Cut with a floured star cutter, and place on greased cookie sheets.
6. Bake at 350°for 12 minutes or until light brown. Remove from sheets and cool on rack.
7. Decorate with icing.