Ingredients
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 large egg
3/4 cup unsulfured molasses
Royal Icing
Preparation
Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and spices in a medium bowl.
With an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg, beating well. Beat in molasses. Reduce speed to low. Gradually add flour mixture; beat until just combined. Divide dough into 2 portions; wrap each in plastic. Refrigerate until ready to use, at least 1 hour.
