Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 cups + 1 tablespoon all purpose flour ((382 grams))
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3/4 cup salted butter* ((169 grams))
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar lightly packed ((150 grams))
  • 1/2 cup molasses ((170 grams))
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 cups powdered / icing sugar ((188-218 grams))
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 large pasteurized egg white

Instruction

  • In a large bowl whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of the stand up mixer on medium speed beat the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes). Then add the molasses, egg and vanilla beat to combine well. Lower the speed and add the flour mixture, mix well.
  • Move the dough to a lightly floured flat surface and form into a disk, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least three hours or even overnight.
  • Remove the dough from the fridge, and cut the dough in half (one half refrigerate), and the other half roll into 1/4 inch thick, use whatever cookie cutter you desire. Place the cut out cookies on un-greased cookie sheets and refrigerate while the oven is pre heating at 350F (180C). Continue making the cookies with the remaining dough.
  • Bake the cookies approximately 8 - 10 minutes. The cookies are done when the edges are firm when gently touched. Let cool on the cookie sheet for about 2 minutes then carefully move to a wire rack to cool completely. Decorate as desired, leave plain or dust will a little powdered / icing sugar. Enjoy!