Name: Ginger-Orange Stars
Yield: Makes about 3 1/2 dozen
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar; 1/4 cup robust-flavored (dark) molasses; 1 large egg yolk; 1 tablespoon grated orange peel; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups (or more) powdered sugar; 5 teaspoons water; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Ginger-Orange StarsBrian Leatart

American spice: Powdered-sugar icing decorates these crisp gingerbread-like treats.

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