🎅 Gingerbread Cookies 🎄

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1¾ teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• 6 tablespoons butter
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
2. In another bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add molasses, egg, and vanilla, mixing well.
3. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
4. Divide dough in half, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
6. Roll out dough to ¼ inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut with cookie cutters.
7. Place cookies on prepared sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are firm.
8. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
9. Decorate with icing once completely cooled. Enjoy!