gingerbread cookie

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1 tbsp ground ginger

1 tbsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground cloves

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Wet Ingredients:

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

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3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed

1 large egg

1/2 cup molasses

For Icing (optional):

2 cups powdered sugar

2-3 tbsp milk

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Set aside.

Cream Butter and Sugar: In another large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg and molasses until well combined.

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough comes together.

Chill the Dough: Divide the dough into two halves, wrap in plastic, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or overnight).

Preheat Oven & Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.

Cut Out Cookies: Use cookie cutters to cut out gingerbread men or other shapes. Place them on the prepared baking sheets.

Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are just starting to brown.

Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Decorate (Optional): Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make icing. Adjust the consistency as needed. Decorate the cooled cookies with the icing.

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Enjoy!: Once the icing has set, your gingerbread cookies are ready to be enjoyed!

Remember, you can adjust the spices to your taste and get creative with the decorations! Happy baking!

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