Gingerbread: Cookies
Ingredients1½ sticks butter, softened¾ cup packed brown sugar⅔ cup molasses1 large egg1 tsp vanilla extract3¼ cup flour1 Tbsp ginger, ground1 tsp baking soda1 tsp cinnamon½ tsp cloves, ground¼ tsp nutmeg½ tsp saltSugar cookie icingSprinkles
Directions In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar and molasses until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add egg and vanilla and beat until combined.

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