Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:

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5 -5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp salt
2 tsp ground ginger
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature (2 sticks)
1 cup brown sugar , packed
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 cup unsulphured molasses
1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices in a large bowl; set aside.
Using electric mixer, beat the butter, brown sugar, and egg until smooth.
Add molasses and beat until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add vanilla.
Stir in the flour mixture 1 cup at a time, blending until smooth.
The dough should gather into a semi-firm mass. (If it's not firm, add another 1/4 to 1/2 cup flour, but not enough to make it crumbly.).
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide in half. Flatten into disks and wrap in plastic.
Dough may roll better by refrigerating up to 2 hours first. Refrigerate for up to a week.
Preheat oven to 350°F
On a floured surface, roll each disk to 1/8 inch thick.
Cut shapes with cookie cutters and transfer to a large, parchment-lined baking sheet, 1 inch apart.
Decorate, if desired.
Bake until firm to the touch, about 8-12 minutes. (Err on the low side.).
Cool slightly before transferring to a rack. (I just slide the parchment immediately to the rack. The cookies cooled completely on the parchment without sticking.).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	506.94 Kcal (2122 kJ)
Calories from fat	146.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.33g	25%
Cholesterol	56.17mg	19%
Sodium	297.91mg	12%
Potassium	98.24mg	2%
Total Carbs	81.56g	27%
Sugars	36.53g	146%
Dietary Fiber	2.01g	8%
Protein	6.24g	12%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	90.4mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	428.62 Kcal (1795 kJ)
Calories from fat	124.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.81g	25%
Cholesterol	47.49mg	19%
Sodium	251.89mg	12%
Potassium	83.07mg	2%
Total Carbs	68.96g	27%
Sugars	30.88g	146%
Dietary Fiber	1.7g	8%
Protein	5.27g	12%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	1.9mg	12%
Calcium	76.5mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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