Ingredients:

  • 3 1/4 cups (400g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) unsulfured molasses
  • Royal icing (made with 2 egg whites and 4 cups powdered sugar)
  • Assorted sprinkles and edible decorations

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add egg and molasses to the butter mixture; mix until combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients; stir until a dough forms.
  5. Shape the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
  7. Roll out chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
  8. Cut with cookie cutters and place on baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are slightly darker. Let cool for 5 minutes on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Once cooled, use royal icing to decorate cookies as desired.