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.