Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 3 ¼ cups
• Ground ginger - 1 tablespoon
• Ground cinnamon - 1 tablespoon
• Ground cloves - ½ teaspoon
• Baking soda - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - ½ teaspoon
• Unsalted butter - ¾ cup
• Brown sugar - ¾ cup
• Egg - 1 large
• Molasses - ½ cup
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon

Instructions

1. 1.

   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.

2. 2.

   In a separate bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

3. 3.

   Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.

4. 4.

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

5. 5.

   Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

6. 6.

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

7. 7.

   Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.

8. 8.

   Cut out shapes using cookie cutters and place on the prepared baking sheet.

9. 9.

   Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are firm.

10. 10.

    Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Facts