gingerbread cookies

How To Make gingerbread cookies

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  Step 1
  Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
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  Step 2
  Next, add the ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt and set aside.
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  Step 3
  Cream the butter and sugar together in a large mixing bowl on medium speed until light and fluffy.
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  Step 4
  Add the egg and vanilla extract.
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  Step 5
  Add the molasses.
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  Step 6
  Add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. The dough will be thick.
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  Step 7
  Divide the dough into 2 equal parts.
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  Step 8
  Roll out each to about 1/4 inch thick on parchment paper.
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  Step 9
  Transfer dough and paper to a cookie sheet. Put in the freezer for about 8 minutes.
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  Step 10
  Remove from the freezer and immediately cut out shapes.
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  Step 11
  Bake for 6-8 minutes. Repeat the process with the leftover dough until it's all used.
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  Step 12
  When cookies are baked and cooled make the icing.
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  Step 13
  Add the powdered sugar to a medium bowl and add 1 tbsp or water of milk. Add the corn syrup and vanilla; whisk to combine. It will be thick, just keep whisking. Add additional water or milk as needed but be careful not to make it too thin. You want the icing to be drippable and pipeable.
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  Step 14
  Decorate and allow to dry before storing.
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