Sparkling Ginger Stars Recipe

Name: Sparkling Ginger Stars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar; 1/4 cup dark molasses; 1 egg yolk; 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons whipping cream; 1 (3.25-oz.) jar coarse sparkling sugar (see note)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup dark molasses
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
2 tablespoons whipping cream
1 (3.25-oz.) jar coarse sparkling sugar (see note)

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["Combine first 7 ingredients in a medium bowl; stir until blended.", "Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add brown sugar, beating well. Beat in molasses, egg yolk, lemon rind, grated ginger, and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture; beat just until blended.", "Shape dough into a ball, and divide in half. Flatten each half into a round disk; wrap each in plastic wrap, and chill 2 1/2 hours until firm.", "Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll out dough, 1 section at a time, to 1/4"" thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut into star shapes, using a 4"" cookie cutter. Place 1/2"" apart on prepared baking sheets.", "Whisk together 1 egg and whipping cream; brush egg wash lightly over cookies. Sprinkle heavily with sparkling sugar.", "Bake at 325u00b0 for 17 minutes or until cookies are puffed and slightly darker around edges. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheets; remove with parchment paper to wire racks to cool completely.", "Note: Sparkling sugar can be purchased at gourmet grocery stores or cake decorating shops, or ordered from La Cuisine at 800-521-1176 or lacuisineus.com"]

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Sparkling Ginger Stars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sparkling Ginger Stars

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