Classic Gingerbread Cut-out Cookies | epicuricloud (Tina Verrelli)

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus additional for rolling)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter (salted) (room temperature)
• 3/4 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh orange zest (optional)
• 3 tablespoons meringue powder
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 5 tablespoons - 1/2 cup warm water