My Go-To Gingerbread Cookie Recipe: Perfect for Christmas!

Ingredients

• 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1 teaspoon baking soda (5g)
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger (2g)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (2g)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves (1g)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (0.5g)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (3g)
• 1/2 cup (1 stick/113g) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup (150g) packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup (120ml) molasses, unsulfured
• 1 large egg (approximately 50g), lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5ml)
• Royal icing (homemade or store-bought)
• Sprinkles, candies, etc. (optional)