Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread Cookies

*Mason Jar gift option included

Dry ingredients:

3 1/2 cups flour

1 Tablespoon ground ginger

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon cloves

1/2 teaspoon allspice

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 cups packed brown sugar

Wet ingredients:

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter

1/2 cup molasses

2 eggs

Let batter sit in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes. Bake for 8-10 minutes at 350F or until edges start to brown. Let cool one minute in pan before transferring to a cooling rack for an additional 5 min.

*Mason jar option: Layer all dry ingredients in 1 quart (1liter) mason jar. When ready to bake, mix wet ingredients in a large bowl. Add contents of mason jar. Stir well. Let batter sit in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes. Bake for 8-10 minutes at 350F.