Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup unsweetened molasses
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup icing for decoration
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour mixture until well combined.
- Cover dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut into shapes.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned.
- Let cool and decorate with icing.
Notes
- Make sure to chill the dough for best results.
- These cookies can be decorated with various colored icing or sprinkles.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 20