Zimsterne Spiced Star Cookies
Here's the ultimate Christmas cookie - a blend of wintry flavors, baked in the shape of a star! Make Zimsterne your family's new holiday favorite Christmas cookie recipe. These spice cookies are stellar!
Celebrate With More Festive Recipe Ideas
If you enjoyed making the Zimsterne Spiced Star Cookies, you'll love trying your hand at more festive Christmas recipes to impress your family and friends during the holiday season. One delicious option is to make traditional Lebkuchen cookies, a German gingerbread treat that is bursting with warm spices and covered in a sweet glaze. These cookies are perfect for enjoying with a cup of hot cocoa by the fire.
For a more whimsical Christmas treat, try making peppermint bark. This easy-to-make dessert combines rich, dark chocolate with refreshing peppermint candies for a delightful flavor combination. It's sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering!
If you're feeling a bit more adventurous in the kitchen, why not try your hand at baking a classic Yule log cake? This show-stopping dessert features a tender chocolate sponge cake rolled with creamy frosting and decorated to look like a traditional Yule log. It's a fun and festive way to celebrate the season with your loved ones.
No matter which Christmas recipe you decide to try next, we're sure that your family will be thrilled with your baking skills. Happy holidays!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup margarine
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3 cup flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cream the margarine, honey, sugar and eggs together in a bowl until smooth and fluffy. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Divide the dough into thirds. Flatten each one into a circle 1/2 inch thick. Wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight until firm.
- Remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll out on a lightly-floured surface to 1/8 inch thick. Cut out the dough with a star cookie cutter and place on a lightly-oiled baking sheet.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Frost if desired.