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Soft Gingerbread Cookies

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole-wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Rolling pin
  • Gingerbread cutter
  • Baking trays

Method
 

  1. Whisk the flours, spices, baking soda and salt together.
  2. Beat the butter and brown sugar until creamy, then beat in the molasses and egg.
  3. Stir in the dry ingredients to make a soft dough. Wrap and chill for 45 minutes.
  4. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the dough 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick and cut out shapes.
  5. Bake 8 to 10 minutes until just set. Cool on a rack before decorating.

Notes

The dough is easiest to roll after chilling. For crisper cookies, roll thinner and bake a minute longer.