Gingerbread Cookie

Directions

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   1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix butter and brown sugar on medium speed until fluffy.
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   2. Mix in spices first, then eggs and molasses.
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   3. Sift together flour, salt and baking powder and add to bowl; mix until just combined.
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   4. Wrap dough in a disc shape in plastic wrap. Let it rest by refrigerating until cold, about 1 hour.
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   5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Roll out dough on a lightly floured work surface or between two sheets of parchment paper to about 1/4-inch thick.
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   6. Cut shapes out with cookie cutters and place them approximately 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
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   7. Refrigerate until firm; at least 15 minutes to 1 hour.
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   8. Bake cookies until crisp; 12 to 14 minutes. Let cool on sheets on wire racks.