Basic Gingerbred

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl, beat the first 4 ingredients with an electric mixer, or by hand, until smooth.
2. 2
   Stir the seven dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
3. 3
   Add flour mixture to molasses mixture, stirring by hand just until you have a soft dough.
4. 4
   Wrap in plastic wrap then refrigerate for 2 hours, or up to a few days.
5. 5
   When you're ready to bake, set oven to 350F (180C).
6. 6
   On lightly floured sirface, or between two sheets of waxed or parchment paper, roll dough to about a... - 1/4 of an inch.
7. 7
   Cut with a knife or cookie cutters.
8. 8
   Put on non-stick sprayed cookie sheet about an inch apart, or on parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
9. 9
   Bake 10-15 minutes, until set.
10. 10
    Put on wire rack to cool completely.