"These classic Gingerbread Cookies are decorated with colorful sprinkles and homemade icing making edible art to share...."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
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3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
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2/3 cup molasses (unsulphured)
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1 large egg
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2 tsp pure vanilla extract
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1 Tbsp orange zest
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3 1/2 cup all purpose flour
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1 Tbsp ground ginger
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1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
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1 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp ground clove
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
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Royal Icing:
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3 cups powdered sugar
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2 Tbsp meringue powder
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1 tsp clear vanilla extract or 1/2 tsp almond extract
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4-6 Tbsp water
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sprinkles, edible glitter, red hots, candy for decorating