Ginger Cut-Out Cookies
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Baking Powder, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Cloves, Unsalted Butter, Baking Soda, Brown Sugar, Salt, Molasses, Ginger, All-Purpose Flour
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Ginger Cut-Out Cookies Recipe
These Ginger Cut-Out Cookies are ideal for the holidays or any other special occasion. They're soft and chewy, with just the right amount of spice. They're also enjoyable to decorate.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon and cloves.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar on medium-high speed for 3 minutes, or until pale and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and molasses until well combined.
- Mix in the flour mixture until just combined.
- Cut the dough in half and shape each half into a disc.
- Wrap the discs in plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F with the rack in the centre.
- Roll out 1 disc of dough to 1/8 inch thick on a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin (remaining dough should be chilled).
- Cut out as many cookies as possible with cookie cutters and place them on two ungreased large baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Bake cookies, one sheet at a time, for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are slightly darker.
- Cool cookies on sheets for 1 minute before transferring to racks to cool completely.
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