Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in molasses and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes wrapped in plastic wrap.
- Roll out to 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface; cut into desired shapes.
- Bake on parchment-lined sheets for 8-10 minutes until edges are firm.
- Cool completely before decorating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg