The following are recipes categorized from the archives of Good Morning America. Sand sugar has slightly smaller and shiner grains than pearl sugar. In a bowl with an electric mixer at low speed beat together almond paste, granulated sugar, butter, and vanilla until light and creamy. Gradually beat in flour and salt until just combined well.
Stack rounds in wax paper on a baking sheet.
Chill rounds until firm, at least 2 hours, and up to 3 days. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer 1 round, still between sheets of wax paper, to a work surface. Lightly beat egg whites and lightly brush onto tops of cut-out stars. Sprinkle sand or pearl sugar over cut-out stars, pressing sugar down lightly so that it adheres.