Gingerbread Star Tree Recipe

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Ingredients:

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dough:
1-1/3 cups packed brown sugar
1-1/3 cups molasses
2 cups cold butter, cubed
2 eggs, lightly beaten
8 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
3 tbsp ground ginger
2 tbsp ground cinnamon
4 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground allspice
2 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cardamom
royal icing and decorations:
7-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
6 tbsp meringue powder, divided
10 tbsp warm water, divided
edible glitter
candy of your choice
dark chocolate and white candy coating, melted
equipment:
pencil
ruler
waxed paper
scissors
cookie cutters-round (2-1/2 inches, 2 inches and 1-1/2 inches) and star-shaped (3 inches, 2 inches and 1 inch)
101 petal pastry tip

Directions:

To create star templates: With a pencil and ruler, draw five-pointed stars on sheets of waxed paper, labeling each template with its dimensions. Draw an 8-1/2-in. star, 8-in. star, 7-1/2-in. star, 7-1/4-in. star, 6-3/4-in. star, 6-in. star and 4-1/2-in. star. Cut out with scissors and set aside.
To make dough: In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring brown sugar and molasses just to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. Stir in eggs until blended. Combine the remaining dough ingredients; stir into brown sugar mixture. Divide dough into four portions.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion to 1/4-in. thickness. Using templates, cut one 8-1/2-in. star, two 8-in. stars, one 7-1/2-in. star, two 7-1/4-in. stars, one 6-3/4-in. star, two 6-in. stars and one 4-1/2-in. star. Place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 12-15 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Cut two circles using a floured 2-1/2-in. round cookie cutter. Cut 12 circles using a floured 2-in. round cookie cutter. Cut two circles using a floured 1-1/2-in. round cookie cutter. Cut remaining dough using floured star-shaped cookie cutters. Reroll scraps. Place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.
For one batch of icing: In a large bowl, combine 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar, 3 tablespoons meringue powder and 5 tablespoons water; beat on low speed just until combined. Beat on high for 4-5 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Keep icing covered at all times with a damp cloth. If necessary, beat again on high speed to restore texture.
To assemble: With icing and round cookies, make six large sandwich cookies and one small sandwich cookie. Let stand for 15 minutes or until set.
Place the 8-1/2-in. star on a serving plate. Spread a small amount of icing onto center of star; top with an 8-in. star. Spread a small amount of icing onto center of star; top with a large sandwich cookie. Spread a small amount of icing onto sandwich cookie; top with remaining 8-in. star. Let stand for 15 minutes or until set.
Repeat with remaining icing, sandwich cookies and stars, building tree using the largest stars and sandwich cookies first. After each star is added, let stand for 15 minutes or until set.
To decorate: Prepare a second batch of icing. Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; insert #101 petal tip. Fill bag with icing. Decorate tree as desired with icing, edible glitter and candy. Decorate a 2-in. star cookie as desired; secure on the treetop with icing.
To decorate small star cookies: Dip cookies in melted candy coating; place on waxed paper and let stand until set. Sprinkle white cookies with edible glitter. Leave some cookies plain if desired. Gently place cookies onto tree branches and on the serving platter. Yield: 1 gingerbread tree and 3 dozen small star cookies.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	721.5 Kcal (3021 kJ)
Calories from fat	97.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.8g	17%
Cholesterol	37.51mg	13%
Sodium	220.65mg	9%
Potassium	196.94mg	4%
Total Carbs	145.43g	48%
Sugars	57.66g	231%
Dietary Fiber	0.28g	1%
Protein	7.69g	15%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	36mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	297.06 Kcal (1244 kJ)
Calories from fat	40.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.45g	17%
Cholesterol	15.45mg	13%
Sodium	90.85mg	9%
Potassium	81.09mg	4%
Total Carbs	59.88g	48%
Sugars	23.74g	231%
Dietary Fiber	0.11g	1%
Protein	3.17g	15%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	0.3mg	4%
Calcium	14.8mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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