Name: Lebkuchenplätzchen Gingerbread Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 24 cookies
Cuisine: Austrian
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground cloves; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup molasses; 1 large egg; Confectioners' sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the molasses and egg, mixing well after each addition.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use festive cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until set but still soft. Be careful not to overbake, as the cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies are completely cool, dust them with confectioners' sugar for a beautiful finishing touch. Enjoy these Lebkuchenplätzchen Gingerbread Cookies with a warm drink and share the festive cheer!

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