Today's recipe is a tried-and-true gingerbread cookie recipe that will fill your home with the irresistible scent of spices! These delicious treats have been a staple of holiday celebrations for generations & are perfect for any holiday gathering. Add a fun and festive touch to your gingerbread cookies by decorating them with your favorite icing & sprinkles!
Ingredients:
- 3 cups Fairhaven Mill Organic All-Purpose White Flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsulfured or dark molasses (do not use blackstrap)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves., and allspice. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the egg to the butter and sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Then, add the molasses and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough comes together. You may need to use your hands to knead the dough a bit to fully incorporate all the flour.
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Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disc. Wrap the discs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the dough is firm.
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets, leaving a little space between each cookie.
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Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Keep in mind that the baking time may vary depending on the size of your cookies, so keep a close eye on them.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once the cookies are completely cool, you can decorate them with icing and sprinkles if desired.
- Enjoy!
Happy Baking!
- The Fairhaven Mill Team
