Holiday Star Cookies
Category
Dessert
Prep
25 minutes
Cook
10 minutes
Style
American
Technique
Baking
Diet Friendly
Vegetarian
Daily Recipe: December 04, 2023
Embrace the spirit of the season with our 'Holiday Star Cookies'! These delicacies are made from traditional Gingerbread dough and decorated with glistening edible snowflakes. The soft warmth of mixed spices complements perfectly with the sweet icing on top, making every cookie a tiny, delectable holiday celebration.
Ingredients (for 30)
- Ginger bread mix - 1 box
- Butter - 1 cup - softened
- Egg - 1 large
- Edible snowflakes - as needed
- Icing sugar - for dusting
- Ground mixed spices (cinnamon, ginger, cloves) - 1 teaspoon
- Water - as needed
Preparation
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Step 1 - 🔥🌡️⏲️Preheat your oven to 350 F.
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Step 2 - 🥣🧈🥚In a large mixing bowl, combine the ginger bread mix, softened butter, and egg. Stir until well combined.
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Step 3 - 🧂💫🥣Add 1 teaspoon of mixed spices to the dough and gently stir.
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Step 4 - 🍪⭐🔪Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut the cookies using a star-shaped cutter and arrange them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
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Step 5 - 🔥🍪⏲️Bake the cookies in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until edges turn slight golden-brown.
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Step 6 - ❄️🍪🧚♀️Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes after baking. Dust them lightly with icing sugar and garnish with edible snowflakes.
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Step 7 - ❄️🍪🕰️Allow the cookies to cool completely before serving.
Additional
For a fun family activity, involve the kids in cookie decoration! Make sure every cookie has its own unique snowflake. Thinking of a healthier alternative? Replace icing sugar with a light dusting of stevia powder. Happy Cookie day!