Festive Gingerbread Cookies: A Charming Holiday Treat Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• ¾ cup (180ml) unsulfured molasses
• 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar (for royal icing)
• 3 large egg whites or 1/4 cup (60ml) egg white powder (for royal icing)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice (for royal icing)