Gingerbread Cookies

"A christmas favorite"
 
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Ready In:
1hr 8mins
Ingredients:
11
Yields:
3 dozen
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ingredients

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directions

  • In a large bowl, sift or whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, and spices. Set aside.
  • With a hand mixer cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg and molasses and beat until well combined.
  • Gradually add the flour mixture beating until incorporated.
  • Divide the dough in half, and wrap each half in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and place rack in center of oven.
  • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
  • Use a floured cookie cutter to cut out the cookies.
  • With an offset spatula lift the cut out cookies onto the baking sheet, placing the cookies about 1 inch apart.
  • Bake for about 8 - 12 minutes or till they are firm and the edges are just beginning to brown.
  • Remove the cookies from the oven and cool on the baking sheet for about 1 minutes. When they are firm enough to move, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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