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Deliciously Aromatic Spiced Gingerbread Cookies

Spiced Gingerbread Cookies made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup unsulfured molasses
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the molasses and egg until fully combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  7. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
  8. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and arrange them on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly firm.
  10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.