Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut out shapes.
- Place the cutouts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Let cool before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to avoid spreading during baking.
- Use parchment paper on your baking sheet to prevent sticking.
- Don’t overbake; cookies should be slightly soft in the center.
- Store decorated cookies in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg