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Traditional Gingerbread Cookies with Winter Village Decoration

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Embark on a festive journey with these Traditional Gingerbread Cookies, perfect for holiday decorating and sharing.

Ingredients

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  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large egg whites (for royal icing)
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for royal icing)
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice (for royal icing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  3. Cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg, followed by the molasses and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  5. Gradually integrate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until a cohesive dough forms.
  6. Divide the dough into two halves, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the fridge for at least an hour.
  7. Roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness with floured surface.
  8. Use cookie cutters to create gingerbread shapes, then place them on a baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  10. Beat the egg whites for royal icing until foamy, then add powdered sugar and lemon juice until stiff peaks form.
  11. Transfer the icing into piping bags and decorate the cookies as desired.
  12. Allow the icing to harden for 1-2 hours before serving or displaying.

Notes

For added fun, feel free to use food coloring to make your icing vibrant and festive. Keep the workspace floured to avoid sticking.

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