Sparkling Ginger Stars

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup dark molasses
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons whipping cream
• 1 (3.25-oz.) jar coarse sparkling sugar (see note)