Are you looking for a unique, festive, and fun way to decorate your Christmas tree? Look no further than this Gingerbread Star Tree Topper! This delicious and decorative tree topper is sure to turn your humble Christmas tree into a showstopper. It’s easy to make and the perfect way to bring some extra holiday cheer into your home.
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Candy decorations, such as gumdrops, cinnamon red-hots, and colored sugar
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat together the butter, brown sugar, molasses, honey, egg, vanilla, almond extract, and salt until light and creamy. Gradually add in the flour mixture, mixing until combined. The dough should be thick and easy to work with. If it's too sticky, add a bit more flour.
Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface until it's about 1/8 inch thick. Cut out a star shape and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Allow to cool completely before decorating.
To decorate your star tree topper, use a variety of candy decorations. You can use gumdrops, red hots, and colored sugars to make a festive design. You can also use royal icing to pipe a border if you'd like. Allow the icing to dry before placing the star on top of your tree.
Nutrition Information:
This recipe makes about 12 servings. Each serving contains approximately:
- Calories: 157 calories
- Total Fat: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 11 g
- Protein: 2 g
This Gingerbread Star Tree Topper is sure to be a holiday favorite. Not only is it festive and fun, it's also tasty! It's the perfect way to make your tree look extra special this holiday season. So grab your ingredients and get baking!