Gingerbread Stars

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Gingerbread Stars Recipe

These gingerbread stars are a holiday classic that everyone will enjoy. They're crunchy and spicy, and they're ideal for decorating with frosting and sprinkles.

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup unsalted butter
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
Two large eggs
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Time Needed

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Instructions

Cream the butter and brown sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
Incorporate the eggs and molasses.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda and salt.
Stir the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture gradually.
Cut the dough in half and form each half into a disc.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight, wrapped in plastic wrap.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius).
Roll out one disc of dough to 1/4 inch (6 mm) thickness on a lightly floured surface.
Cut out shapes with star-shaped cookie cutters and place them 2 inches (5 cm) apart on baking sheets.
Repeat with the rest of the dough.
10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
Cool down on wire racks.