Franklin Spice Works
Classic Gingerbread Cookies
Classic cut-out gingerbread cookies warm with molasses and spice. Perfect for decorating and the holidays.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup molasses
Instructions
- Whisk flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt together.
- Cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg and molasses.
- Gradually fold in flour mixture until a firm dough forms.
- Refrigerate 2 hours. Roll to 1/4-inch on a floured surface. Cut with cookie cutters.
- Bake at 350F for 8-10 minutes until edges are set. Cool before icing.