Gingerbread Star Cookies are a festive treat, soft, warmly spiced, and perfectly shaped without spreading. No need for royal icing— a secret ingredient in the glaze keeps it glossy and beautiful.

It should not be stiff enough to hold its shape or any type of peak ... sugar as needed to prevent sticking. Cut out cookies using a 3-inch star cookie cutter dusted with powdered sugar ...

Shape stars with the cookie cutter. Place them on a baking tray lined with baking parchment and brush generously with the remaining meringue. Bake at 300°F/150°C for about 8 minutes. After 8 ...

For the cookies: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted ... Preheat the oven to 350°F. Shape the dough into about 36, 1-inch balls (lightly dusting hands with flour, as needed) and place on 2 ...

A set of star-shaped cookie cutters can be ordered from Cooking.com or cut 3 star patterns (2-inch, 2 1/2-inch and 3-inch) from cardboard. Place on the pastry sheet and cut with a knife.