Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup molasses (unsulfured)
- 1 large egg
How to Make
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Step 1: Sift flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda and salt together. Set aside.
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Step 2: Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
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Step 3: Beat in molasses and egg.
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Step 4: Gradually add flour mixture to make a soft dough.
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Step 5: Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours, or overnight.
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Step 6: Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Step 7: On a lightly floured board, roll dough out to about 1/4" thickness. Do not roll too thin.
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Step 8: Cut out shapes with cookie cutters.
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Step 9: Place on lightly greased baking sheets.
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Step 10: Bake for about 8 minutes, or until just firm when pressed. Do not overbake.
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Step 11: Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet.
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Step 12: Remove and place on racks to finish cooling.
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Step 13: Frost if desired. (Optional).
We hope you enjoy this recipe!
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