Sweet Gingerbread Wands Recipe

Think this warming spice is just for holiday cookie swaps? Wait until these wands work their magic on you.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Colored decorating sugar, edible glitter, and/or sprinkles for decorating

Step 2

Directions

Step 3

Active time 30 minutes

Step 4

Total time 45 minutes

Step 5

Preheat oven to 325°. In 4-quart saucepan, combine sugar, molasses, pumpkin pie spice, and black pepper; bring to boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda, then butter. With a fork, stir in egg, then flour, until combined.

Step 6

On a floured surface, knead dough until smooth. Wrap half of dough in plastic wrap and set aside. With a lightly floured rolling pin, roll remaining half of dough into a 12" x 8" rectangle (about 1/4" thick). Using a pizza cutter, slice dough into 1/4"-wide, 8"-long strips. Transfer to large parchment-lined cookie sheet, spacing about 1" apart.

Step 7

Lightly brush strips with egg white. Sprinkle with desired decorations. Bake until set, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on cookie sheet on a wire rack. Meanwhile, roll, cut, decorate, and bake remaining dough. Wands can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.