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gingerbread cookies

Festive Gingerbread Cookies
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These classic gingerbread cookies are perfectly spiced and festive, ideal for holiday baking and decorating. Soft and chewy with a hint of molasses, they’re sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
  2. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
  8. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  10. Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Decorate with icing as desired.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use dark molasses. Store decorated cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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