Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 3 ¼ cups
• Ground ginger - 1 tablespoon
• Ground cinnamon - 1 tablespoon
• Ground cloves - 1 teaspoon
• Ground nutmeg - 1 teaspoon
• Baking soda - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - ¼ 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, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.

2. 2.

   In another 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.

   Divide the dough into two discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

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 and cut into shapes.

8. 8.

   Place cookies on prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

9. 9.

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

10. 10.

    Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Facts