Gingerbread Airplane Cookies

Ingredients

• • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg

Preparation

Difficulty:

Medium

Total Time:

60 Minutes

 

1. 1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, spices, baking soda, and salt; set aside
   2. Cream the butter and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy
   3. Whisk in molasses and egg and slowly add dry ingredients; mix just until a dough forms
   4. Place dough on floured plastic wrap and set aside to rest
   5. Preheat oven to 325 degrees, divide dough in half. Working with one half at a time, place dough on floured parchment or waxed paper; roll out to desired thickness, turning, lifting, and flouring dough (and rolling pin) as needed
   6. Cut out shapes and transfer to baking sheets. Decorate with sugar or sprinkles of choice
   7. Bake until firm and edges are slightly beginning to darken. It should take 12 to 15 minutes, depending on size
   8. Cool on the sheets and decorate further as desired