Gingerbread Cookies

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 large egg
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For decorating:

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 3-4 tbsp milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Food coloring
• Sprinkles and candies

Instructions

1. Whisk flour, spices, baking soda, and salt together.

2. Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy.

3. Beat in molasses, egg, and vanilla.

4. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until combined.

5. Chill dough for at least 3 hours.

6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

7. Roll dough 1/4-inch thick on floured surface.

8. Cut with festive cookie cutters.

9. Place on lined baking sheets.

10. Bake 9-11 minutes until edges are firm.

11. Cool completely before decorating.

12. Decorate with royal icing and candies.

Bite into these Gingerbread Cookies and experience the perfect snap giving way to a tender, spice-filled center! Each cookie delivers that classic holiday flavor that’s both warming and nostalgic, decorated with personality and charm. Whether you’re leaving them for Santa or hosting a cookie decorating party, these gingerbread friends promise to bring smiles and holiday cheer. So dust off those cookie cutters, warm up those spices, and get ready to create a batch of cookies that’ll have everyone feeling merry and bright!