Instructions: 14. HONEY-NUT HOLIDAY STARS: Substitute 1/4 cup honey for 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 tsp. almond extract for vanilla and 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds for 1/2 cup flour. After chilling, roll out to 1/2-inch thickness; cut into 2 1/2-inch stars. Brush with beaten egg white; sprinkle with additional chopped almonds. Bake 10 to 12 minutes.

Makes about 4 dozen.

15. EASY ORANGE SLICES: Substitute 2 tbsp. grated orange peel for vanilla. Shape dough into one 7-inch log. Freeze, wrapped in plastic, 10 minutes. Cut log into 1/4-inch slices; press candied orange peel from 3-ounce container into slices. bake 8 to 10 minutes.

Makes about 2
1/2 dozen.

16. QUICK CONFECTIONERS ICING: In small bowl stir 2 to 3 tbsp. water into 2 cups confectioners sugar until blended and smooth; add less water or up to 2 tsp. more, depending on desired consistency.

Makes about 1 cup.

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