Gingerbread Cookies

Homemade Gingerbread Cookies are SOOO much better than anything store bought.  I make them every Christmas.  They are a favorite with my family and friends.

Here's the recipe:)

1 stick softened butter                 1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup brown sugar                    1 Tbsp powdered ginger

1/2 cup molasses                          1 tsp cinnamon

1 egg                                                 1 tsp nutmeg

2 1/2 cups flour                              1/2 tsp allspice

1 tsp baking soda                           Powdered Sugar Glaze

Cream the butter and brown sugar in a stand mixer.  Then add the molasses and egg.  Slowly add all dry ingredients until a sticky dough forms.  Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.  Roll out to 1/2+ inch thickness.  Use your favorite cookie cutters and place shapes on a baking sheet.

Bake at 350 degrees for 7-9 minutes until slightly firm but not hard.  I underbake my cookies a little so that they are soft and chewy, not crispy.

I make a glaze/frosting with powdered sugar and enough drops of milk to make a thick consistency.  Add sprinkles and let dry!