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Ginger Star Cookies

Ginger Star Cookies that remind you of the spice cookies Grandma used to make.  Perfectly flavored, buttery and so good -- they don't need frosting.
Prep Time2 hours
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time2 hours 7 minutes
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: German
Keyword: cookies, ginger, ginger cookies, spice star cookies, spice stars, star, star cookies
Servings: 75 -80
Calories: 59kcal
Author: Tara Noland

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1 cup salted butter softened
  • 3 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • Powdered sugar optional

Instructions

  • Combine sugar and butter in a bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping the bowl often, until creamy.
  • Add egg, molasses, and vanilla; continue beating until well mixed. Add all remaining ingredients (except powdered sugar), beat at low speed until well mixed.
  • Divide the dough into thirds. Shape each third into a round ball; flatten to approximately 1/2-inch thickness. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 1-2 hours until firm or up to 3 days. I refrigerated my dough for 24 hours.
  • Heat oven to 375 F
  • Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface, one-third at a time (keeping remaining dough refrigerated), to approximately 1/8-inch thickness.
  • Cut with 2 to 3-inch star cookie cutters(s). Place 1-inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet; remove to a cooling rack.
  • Cool completely. Sift powdered sugar over cooled cookies, optional.

Nutrition

Serving: 2 | Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 50mg | Sugar: 5g