Christmas Tree with Gingerbread Stars Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, for decorating
• Green food coloring
• Assorted candy decorations (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
3. In a separate large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract, and mix well.
4. Gently stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture until a soft dough forms.
5. Roll out the dough onto a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a Christmas tree-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the tree shapes and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
7. Mix the confectioners’ sugar with a few drops of green food coloring until you reach your desired shade of green. Use a piping bag to decorate the trees with the green icing and add candy decorations or sprinkles if desired.
8. While the cookies are still slightly soft, use a small star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out gingerbread stars to place onto your Christmas tree.
9. Once the trees have cooled, arrange them into a Christmas tree shape and add the gingerbread stars to the tree, using the green icing to hold them in place.
10. Enjoy your festive and delicious Christmas tree with gingerbread stars!

Verdict:

This Christmas tree with gingerbread stars is a fun and festive treat for the holiday season. The combination of warm spices and sweet icing makes for a delightful treat that is sure to impress. The recipe is easy to follow and perfect for baking with your family or friends. Serve alongside hot cocoa for the ultimate cozy holiday experience.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve the Christmas tree with gingerbread stars as a dessert at your holiday party or wrap them up in festive packaging to give as gifts to friends and family. You can also add a little extra flair by using different colored icings or adding additional candy decorations to make them your own.