Gingerbread Cookies

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INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup butter, at room temperature (salted or unsalted)

• 1 cup granulated white sugar

• 1 egg

• 1 cup light or dark molasses (do not use blackstrap or cooking molasses)

• 2 tablespoons white vinegar

• 5 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 2 teaspoons ground ginger

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon ground cloves

INSTRUCTIONS

Cream butter, adding sugar gradually. Beat until well combined and light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

Beat in egg, molasses, and vinegar.Sift all of the dry ingredients together and then blend sifted dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, working in a few batches, stirring after each addition. The dough should come together when you press it in your hands but not very crumble.

Divide the dough into two even pieces, wrap each piece of dough in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 to 90 minutes.

When the dough is done chilling, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Working in sections, roll the dough to 1/2″ thick on a floured surface; cut into desired shapes. Place shapes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a baking mat. Gather and reroll “scraps” of dough as needed, using all of the dough.

Bake at 350 degrees for 9-11 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, and then move to a cooling rack.

Repeat with remaining dough.

Leave plain or decorate (here are 6 Simple Ways to Decorate Gingerbread Cookies if you are looking for some inspo).