Traditional Gingerbread Cookies

Ingredients:

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

2tsp ground ginger

1tsp ground cloves

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1tsp all spice

1 cup packed brown sugar (can substitute dark brown sugar)

1/2 cup soft butter

3/4 cup molasses

2 eggs

Preparation:

Mix dry ingredients in a bowl, add butter, molasses and eggs. Mix until completely incorporated. Cover and refrigerate 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350. Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut into shapes and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake 10-15 minutes.

Note: wait until the cookies are completely cooled before decorating.