Gingerbread Trees with Juniper Berry Glaze
Gingerbread Trees with Juniper Berry Glaze is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Whisk first 6 ingredients in medium bowl.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionWhisk first 6 ingredients in medium bowl.
Beat butter and sugar in large bowl until fluffy.
Beat in molasses.
Beat in dry ingredients.
Gather dough; divide into 4 pieces.
Shape into disks.
Wrap; chill at least 2 hours and up to 2 days.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
Roll out 1 dough disk to 1/8-inch thickness.
Using 3 1/2-inch cutter, cut out cookies.
Transfer to sheet.
Gather scraps; chill.
Bake cookies until almost firm in center, 12 minutes.
Cool on sheets 2 minutes, then cool on racks.
Repeat, using all dough.
Do ahead Store airtight at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 weeks.
Bring first 2 ingredients to simmer.
Cover; chill 5 hours.
Place powdered sugar in bowl.
Whisk in half and half by spoonfuls until glaze is spreadable.
Frost cookies; decorate.
Let stand until glaze sets.
Do ahead Store between sheets of waxed paper in airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.