American Food | Gingerbread Cookies - Food Video

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 together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.

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

Beat in the egg and molasses, then add the 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 the edges are firm.

Let cool on a wire rack before decorating.

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