I love to bake; especially this time of year. One of my favorite recipes to make during the holidays are gingerbread cookies. Below is my favorite ginerbread cookie recipe:
Easy Gingerbread Cookies
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon grated or ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions:
In a large bowl with a mixer on slow speed, beat all ingredients together until completely mixed. Cover and refrigerate one hour.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, working with half of the dough at a time, roll 1/8 inch thick. With floured cookie cutters, cut dough into shapes. Place 1/2 inch apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake for 8 minutes or until browned. Transfer cookies to racks and cool; then decorate.
Happy Cookie Making!
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