Gingerbread Cookies

Classic spiced gingerbread cookies perfect for the festive season.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup molasses
• 1 large egg
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground cloves
• 0.5 tsp salt

Method

1. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Mix in molasses and egg.
3. Combine dry ingredients and gradually add to wet mixture.
4. Chill dough for at least 1 hour.
5. Roll out dough and cut into shapes.
6. Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.

Chef's tips

• Roll dough between two sheets of parchment paper.
• Decorate with royal icing for extra flair.