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Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

These traditional gingerbread cookies are a holiday staple. They're ideal for decorating and giving as gifts to friends and family.

Ingredients

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Instructions

Cream the butter and brown sugar together in a large mixing bowl.
Mix in the molasses and egg until well combined.
Whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg in a separate bowl.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing well after each addition.
Divide the dough into two portions, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
Roll out each portion of dough to 1/4-inch (6-mm) thickness on a floured surface.
Cut out shapes from the dough with cookie cutters and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges begin to brown.
Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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