Jolly christmas cookie rescipe: My Go-To Gingerbread Cut

Ingredients

• 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup (150g) packed light brown sugar
• ½ cup (120ml) molasses
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
• 3 tablespoons meringue powder
• 5-7 tablespoons (75-105ml) warm water
• Gel food coloring (optional)
• Sprinkles for decoration