Gingerbread Cookies
These beautifully shaped gingerbread cookies are spiced with molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, keeping their shape for perfect decorating.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the molasses and egg until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until a dough forms.
- Refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut out shapes with cookie cutters and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm.
- Allow cookies to cool before decorating.
Notes
Chill the dough for at least 1 hour to prevent spreading.