Heavenly Messengers. Little Stars with a Big Message
A heavenly messenger is a star that protects something. Many people bake heavenly messengers during Advent because they look like little lucky charms. To make a heavenly messenger, you need shortcrust pastry, a star-shaped cookie cutter, and some small edible decorations. This could be a chocolate button, a mini gingerbread man, or a nut. Place the filling in the center and fold a star point over it. This creates the typical shape. In the oven, the dough will firm up and gain color. Once the heavenly messenger has cooled down, you can give it a face. Then it looks like it’s really watching over something. A heavenly messenger is more than just a cookie. It’s a small sign for someone important to you, someone who needs courage, or simply for someone you want to make happy.
What you'll need
- Shortcrust pastry
- Chocolate buttons or small edible decorations
- Star-shaped cookie cutter
- Rolling pin
- Baking tray and baking paper
- Toothpicks for eyes and mouth
- Brown icing in a tube
How it works
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Prepare shortcrust pastry (recipe in the app) or use ready-made. Chill it briefly so it holds its shape better later. Roll out the shortcrust pastry evenly. Aim for a medium thickness to keep the star points stable. Cut out stars and place them on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
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Place a chocolate button, a mini gingerbread man, or a nut in the center. Fold a star point over the edible filling. Press the dough lightly. This creates the typical 'arm' that holds something.
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Now you need help. Get an adult to assist you. Bake the heavenly messengers at 180°C for 12-15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. Let the heavenly messengers cool completely.
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After that, draw eyes and a mouth with the icing from the tube. And now comes the best part: Think about what wish your heavenly messenger should carry. Maybe courage. Maybe joy. Maybe a little 'I’m thinking of you' thought.
What kids learn from this
- Independence in the kitchen
