"This is my favorite gingerbread cookies recipe and it's also loved by millions. Soft in the centers, crisp on the edges, and perfectly spiced...."
INGREDIENTS
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10 Tablespoons (2/3 cup; 145g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
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3/4 cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar
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2/3 cup (200g) unsulphured molasses (I use Grandma's Molasses brand)
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1 large egg, at room temperature
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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3 and 1/2 cups (437g) all-purpose flour, (spoon & leveled)
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 Tablespoon ground ginger (yes, 1 full Tablespoon!)
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1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
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optional: easy cookie icing or royal icing
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