Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 1.

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

2. 2.

   In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

3. 3.

   Beat in molasses, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.

4. 4.

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

5. 5.

   Divide the dough in half and wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

6. 6.

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

7. 7.

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

8. 8.

   Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters and place on prepared baking sheets.

9. 9.

   Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set and the cookies are lightly browned.

10. 10.

    Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutritional Facts