Gingerbread Cookies

 Ingredients

• 1/2 c. butter, softened
• 1/3 c. packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 c. dark molasses
• 1 egg white
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. ground ginger

Directions

1. Beat butter, brown sugar, molasses, egg white, and vanilla in a large bowl at high speed with electric mixer until smooth.  Combine flour, baking soda, powder, salt and spices in bowl.  Add to butter mixture; mix well.  Cover; refrigerate until firm, about 8 hours or overnight. 
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease cookie sheets.
3. Roll dough on floured surface to 1/8 in. thickenss. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.  Place on prepared cookie sheets.
4. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until edges begin to brown.  Remove to wire racks.  Cool completely.  Makes about 2 1/2 dozen cookies.  Decorate with icing if desired. 

Thanks to my friend Sarah for the cookie making accessories!

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