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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Sift together flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream together butter and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and combine.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until fully combined.
- Divide dough into two disks, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out dough, cut into shapes, and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
- Cool cookies on a rack and decorate as desired.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best blending.
Chill the dough thoroughly to improve cookie structure.
Can be frozen for up to 3 months in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg