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## **Instructions**
### **Step 1: Cream the Butter and Sugar**
1. In a large bowl, **cream the butter and sugar** together until light and fluffy. This should take about 3 minutes. It’s the key to achieving that soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
2. Add the **egg** and **vanilla extract**, and mix until well combined.
### **Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients**
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the **flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger**, and **salt**.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined. Don’t overmix; you want a soft, sticky dough.
### **Step 3: Chill the Dough**
5. Form the dough into a ball and wrap it in **plastic wrap**. Chill in the refrigerator for at least **30 minutes** to make rolling easier.
### **Step 4: Roll and Cut**
6. Preheat the oven to **350°F (175°C)**.
7. Lightly flour your work surface and rolling pin, then roll out the dough to about **¼ inch thick**.
8. Using a **cookie cutter**, cut the dough into fun shapes like stars, trees, or hearts. You can also use a glass or a knife if you don’t have cookie cutters.
### **Step 5: Bake**
9. Place the cut-out cookies onto a **baking sheet lined with parchment paper**.
10. Bake for **8-10 minutes**, or until the edges are golden brown. Keep an eye on them so they don’t burn.
### **Step 6: Decorate and Serve**
11. If you like, you can sprinkle some **colored sugar or sprinkles** on top before baking for a festive touch.
12. Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving, and enjoy the sweet aroma of nostalgia!
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## **Variations and Tips**
– **Frosting**: If you want to add a little extra sweetness, top the cookies with a simple **powdered sugar glaze** or **buttercream frosting** after they cool.
– **Add-ins**: Feel free to add some **chopped nuts**, **raisins**, or **chocolate chips** to the dough for a twist on the original recipe.
– **Spice it up**: If you love a stronger spice flavor, you can adjust the amount of cinnamon or add **cloves** for that extra warmth.
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## **Final Thoughts**
This classic **Sugar & Spice Cinnamon Stars** recipe is a true **blast from the past**, evoking memories of Christmases spent with my grandma in the kitchen. The smell of cinnamon and butter baking in the oven was always one of the highlights of the season, and now, making this treat with my own family feels like carrying on that beautiful tradition.
If you’re looking for a simple, delicious, and nostalgic treat to share with loved ones this holiday season, this is it. Grab your ingredients, put on your favorite holiday tunes, and bake up some memories! 🎄🍪❤️
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