Gingerbread Cookies
Ingredients:
3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup molasses
1 large egg
1 tsp baking soda
1 tbsp ground ginger
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp salt
Icing, for decorating (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and molasses until creamy.
2. Add the egg and mix until well combined.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, blending until smooth.
5. Divide the dough into two balls, flatten each, and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface.
7. Cut into shapes and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Cool before decorating.
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