Classic Gingerbread Cookies |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Recipe was part of a Holiday Swap and I always get asked for the recipe. Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1/2 cup brown sugar |
2/3 cup molasses |
2 eggs |
4 cups all-purpose flour, divided |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice |
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Stir in the molasses and eggs.
3. Combine 1 1/2 cups of the flour, baking soda, salt, allspice, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger; beat into the molasses mixture.
4. Gradually stir in the remaining flour by hand to form a stiff dough.
5. Divide dough into 2 pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.
6. Place cookies 1 inch apart onto an ungreased cookie sheets.
7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven.
8. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool completely. Or place on parchment paper for easier cooling and faster cooking.
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