Gingerbread Cookies
Summary
| Yield | |
|---|---|
| Source | Nick Malgieris How to Bake |
| Prep time | 1 hour |
| Cooking time | 30 minutes |
| Total time | 1 hour, 30 minutes |
Description
This dough is so soft and easy to work, theyre a pleasure to make.
Ingredients
2 cups
flour, whole wheat pastry 2 cups
flour, all-purpose 1 tablespoon
ginger, ground 2 teaspoons
cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon
nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon
cloves 1 teaspoon
salt 1/2 teaspoon
baking soda 1/2 pound
butter 2/3 cup
sugar, brown 2 ounces
egg 2/3 cup
molassesInstructions
Combine dry ingredients (flour, spices, salt, and baking soda) in a large bowl.
Beat the butter and brown sugar together in a second bowl. Add eggs one at a time and molasses. Beat in the flour mixture. U
se your hands or a wooden spoon to form the dough into one or more large balls. Cover and refrigerate for at least a 1/2 hour.
Preheat oven to 350°F. On a floured surface, roll dough out 1/4” thick and cut into favorite shapes. Reroll any scraps. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
Notes
Icing (optional)
Powdered sugar mixed with a couple of drops of water or lemon juice works pretty well.
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