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Gingerbread Stars Recipe

Delicious and festive gingerbread star cookies perfect for the holidays.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 120 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup molasses
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and molasses.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
  6. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness.
  7. Cut into star shapes using a cookie cutter.
  8. Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are firm.
  10. Let cool on a wire rack.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1.5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Cookies, Holiday
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