Gingerbread Cookie Wowhead

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg until well combined. Set aside.

3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms.

6. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.

7. Once chilled, roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.

8. Use gingerbread cookie cutters to cut out various shapes and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.

9. Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly browned.

10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

11. Once the cookies are completely cool, decorate them with royal icing, sprinkles, and candies to your heart's content.

12. Allow the icing to set before storing the cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.