Ginger Stars
Recipe from Family Circle

Crystallized ginger gives extra bite to these crisp Christmas cookies.


Ginger Stars

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Servings: about 4 dozen assorted stars
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
Related Categories: Christmas Cookies, Cookies, Cookies
 
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Ingredients
  • 1/2  cup (1 stick)
    unsalted butter, softened
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  • 1/2  cup
    granulated sugar
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  • 1 
    egg
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  • 1/4  cup
    light molasses
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  • 2-1/4  cups
    all-purpose flour
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  • 3/4  teaspoon
    baking soda
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  • 1  tablespoon
    ground ginger
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  • 1/4  cup
    finely chopped crystallized ginger
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  • 2  cups
    confectioners' sugar
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  • 1-1/2  tablespoons
    powdered egg white
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    Red and green decorating sugar
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Directions
1.
Beat butter and granulated sugar in bowl until creamy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine flour, baking soda, and both gingers in small bowl. Stir into butter mixture. Divide dough in half; shape into disks. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 hour.
2.
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. On lightly floured surface, roll half of dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out stars. Transfer to ungreased baking sheets. Gather scraps, refrigerate and re-roll for more cookies. Chill cookies 10 minutes to firm.
3.
Bake cookies at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool.
4.
Decorations: Blend confectioners' sugar, powdered egg white, and 1/4 cup warm water in a bowl. Beat on high for 7 minutes, until smooth, with a honeylike consistency. Ice cookies; coat with colored sugars. Let stand to dry.
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