Gingerbread cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375F.
2. 2
   Prepare baking sheets by spraying with cooking spray or lining with parchment paper
3. 3
   In small bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon and cloves until well blended.
4. 4
   In a large bowl beat butter, brown sugar and egg on medium speed until well blended.
5. 5
   Gradually stir in dry ingredients until blended and smooth
6. 6
   Divide dough in half and wrap each half in plastic and let stand at room temperature for 2 hours
7. 7
   Place one portion of dough on a lightly floured surface
8. 8
   Sprinkle flour over dough and rolling pin
9. 9
   Roll dough to scant 1/4 inch thick
10. 10
    Cut out cookies with desired cookie cutter
11. 11
    Space cookies 1 1/2 inches apart
12. 12
    Bake for 7 to 10 minutes.
13. 13
    The lower time will give softer cookies
14. 14
    After cookies cool you can decorate them any way you like.