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Gingerbread Cookies

Enjoy these classic spiced gingerbread cookies, perfect for holiday festivities or any time you crave a sweet, spicy treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp ginger (ground)
  • 1 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Cream butter and sugar, then add egg, molasses, and vanilla.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients, chill dough for 2 hours.
  4. Roll out dough, cut shapes, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes.
  5. Cool cookies and decorate as desired.

Notes

Chill the dough thoroughly for best results.