Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
Spices
- 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 pinch salt
Wet ingredients
- 8 Tbsp softened butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 egg , large
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Servings:
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Instructions
- Whisk together the dry ingredients and the spices.
- In the bowl of a standing mixer, beat together the butter and brown sugar, until creamy and light.
- Add in the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract. Mix until well incorporated.
- Mix the flour mixture together with the molasses mixture.
- Shape into two flat discs and refrigerate for at least thirty minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface using cookie cutters to extract shapes.
- Place on a lined baking sheet and cook for about 5-7 minutes depending on cookie thickness.
Recipe Notes
Keep an eye on the cookies when baking -your specific cookie cutter shapes will make a big difference on time. They are done when puffed slightly. They should not brown further than their natural color.