Gingerbread Cookie Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar together until smooth.
4. Beat in the molasses, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
5. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
6. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
7. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
8. Use cookie cutters to cut out your desired shapes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are set.
10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your delicious homemade gingerbread cookies with a cup of hot cocoa or as a festive dessert for the holidays!