Chewy Holiday Ginger Treats (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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1 cup softened butter.
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1 cup packed brown sugar.
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1 large egg.
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1 cup regular molasses.
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar.
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
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5 cups all-purpose flour.
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1 teaspoon baking soda.
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1/2 teaspoon salt.
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1 tablespoon ground ginger.
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon.
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1/2 teaspoon ground allspice.
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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves.
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
# Preparation Steps:
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Cream butter with sugar till fluffy, then mix in egg, molasses, vinegar and vanilla.
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Whisk flour with spices, baking soda and salt together, then gradually stir into wet mixture until just combined.
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Wrap dough and let it rest in fridge for minimum 3 hours, better overnight.
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On floured counter, flatten dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Use cutters for desired shapes.
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Bake at 350°F until done - small ones need 6-8 minutes, medium take 8-10, large require 12-14 minutes.
# Additional Tips:
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Go easy on the mixing to keep cookies tender.
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Always bake cookies of matching sizes together.
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They'll stay fresh up to two weeks in sealed containers.