Gingerbread Christmas Tree
Gingerbread has been a Christmas tradition for centuries and is believed to have originated in medieval Europe.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 210 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.
Gingerbread Christmas Tree
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, molasses, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to about 1/4 inch (6 cm) thickness. Cut out different sizes of star shapes.
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Place the stars on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
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Repeat with the remaining dough.
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Let the cookies cool completely.
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In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and milk to make the glaze.
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Stack the cookies on a serving plate, starting with the largest star at the bottom and ending with the smallest star on top.
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Drizzle the glaze over the cookies and decorate with assorted candies and decorations.
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Allow the glaze to set before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 38g13%
- Sugars 20g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
