Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
6 tbsp sugar
1/4 cup butter softened
1/2 cup molasses
1 egg white
Directions:
-Combine flour and cloves and mix well.
-Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl for 3-5 mins, until light and fluffy.
-Add molasses and egg white to liquid mixture, mixing well.
-Add flour mixture until well incorporated.
-Shape dough into 2 balls, wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hr in fridge.
--Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
-Take 1 dough ball from fridge and roll out onto well floured surface, until 1/3 - 1/4 in thick.
-Dip cookie cutters in flour and press into flattened dough.
- Put on cookie sheet and bake for 8-12 mins.
Icing:
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
-Combine all ingredients in small bowl, stir well.
-If you want separate colors, separate into individual bowls and add a few drops of food coloring.
-Stir well to ensure even coloring.
-Use knife to apply even layer to the cookies.
** Top with sprinkles if you chose to!**
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