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Gingerbread Cookies

Enjoy these classic spiced gingerbread cookies, perfect for holiday festivities or a cozy treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dried ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional decoration
  • icing for decorating optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl; cream butter and sugar, then add molasses, egg, and vanilla.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients to form dough, then roll out and cut shapes.
  4. Place cookies on baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are firm.
  5. Cool cookies and decorate with icing if desired.

Notes

For best results, chill the dough before rolling out.