Maritime Christmas: Friend Mail!! Gingerbread Cookies by Mail and Lots of Fun!

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

More nutritious option.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

Lower glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Healthier fat option or budget-friendly alternative.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a bowl, mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.

In another bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy.

Beat in the eggs and molasses, then add vanilla extract.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.

Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.

Cut out shapes using cookie cutters and place them on a baking sheet.

Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are firm.

Let cool on a wire rack before decorating.

Cooking Techniques

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