Ingredients
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3
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1 1/2
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3/4
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1/4
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1
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1 3/4
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1/4
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6
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3/4
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1
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1/2
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2
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1
-
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Directions
Steps
1
Done
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In a Small Bowl, Whisk Together Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Salt, Ginger, Cinnamon, and Cloves Until Well Blended. |
2
Done
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in a Large Bowl (kitchen Aid's Great For This) Beat Butter, Brown Sugar, and Egg on Medium Speed Until Well Blended. |
3
Done
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Add Molasses, Vanilla, and Lemon Zest and Continue to Mix Until Well Blended. |
4
Done
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Gradually Stir in Dry Ingredients Until Blended and Smooth. |
5
Done
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Divide Dough in Half and Wrap Each Half in Plastic and Let Stand at Room Temperature For at Least 2 Hours or Up to 8 Hours. |
6
Done
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Preheat Oven to 375 Deg. Prepare Baking Sheets by Lining With Parchment Paper. |
7
Done
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(dough Can Be Stored in the Refrigerator For Up to 4 Days, but in This Case It Should Be Refrigerated. Return to Room Temp Before Using.) Preheat Oven to 375. |
8
Done
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Grease or Line Cookie Sheets With Parchment Paper. |
9
Done
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Place 1 Portion of the Dough on a Lightly Floured Surface. |
10
Done
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Sprinkle Flour Over Dough and Rolling Pin. |
11
Done
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Roll Dough to a Scant 1/4-Inch Thick. |
12
Done
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Use Additional Flour to Avoid Sticking. |
13
Done
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Cut Out Cookies With Desired Cutter-- the Ginger Bread Man Is Our Favorite of Course. |
14
Done
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Space Cookies 1 1/2-Inches Apart. |
15
Done
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Bake 1 Sheet at a Time For 7-10 Minutes (the Lower Time Will Give You Softer Cookies-- Very Good!). |