Gingerbread Trees With Juniper Berry Glaze Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Trees With Juniper Berry Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups unbleached all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar; 1/4 cup mild-flavored (light) molasses; 3/4 cup half and half; 1/3 cup (1 ounce) juniper berries, lightly crushed; 1 pound powdered sugar; Assorted decorations (colored sugars, nonpareils, and dragees)

Servings: persons

2 1/4 cups unbleached all purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/4 cup mild-flavored (light) molasses
3/4 cup half and half
1/3 cup (1 ounce) juniper berries, lightly crushed
1 pound powdered sugar
Assorted decorations (colored sugars, nonpareils, and dragees)

1
Whisk first 6 ingredients in medium bowl. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl until fluffy. Beat in molasses. Beat in dry ingredients. Gather dough; divide into 4 pieces. Shape into disks. Wrap; chill at least 2 hours and up to 2 days.
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Roll out 1 dough disk to 1/8-inch thickness. Using 3 1/2-inch cutter, cut out cookies. Transfer to sheet. Gather scraps; chill.
3
Bake cookies until almost firm in center, 12 minutes. Cool on sheets 2 minutes, then cool on racks. Repeat, using all dough.
4
Bring first 2 ingredients to simmer. Cover; chill 5 hours. Strain. Place powdered sugar in bowl. Whisk in half and half by spoonfuls until glaze is spreadable. Frost cookies; decorate. Let stand until glaze sets.

1257

kcal

Calories

Fat

195

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 cups unbleached all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Trees With Juniper Berry Glaze falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Gingerbread Trees With Juniper Berry Glaze

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