Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C.
In a large bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar and egg until light and fluffy. Mix in the molasses, vanilla, and vinegar until well blended.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices until fully combined.
Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet until blended and smooth. Divide the dough in half and shape into 2 balls. Wrap each in plastic and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (dough can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days).
Remove the refrigerated dough and let sit for 1 hour. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface. Sprinkle flour over the dough and the rolling pin in order to prevent sticking. Roll out the dough to ⅛” (3mm) to ¼” (6mm) thickness. Use cookie cutters to create your favorite shapes.
Place each cookie on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake to desired firmness.
Remove from oven and let stand to cool completely before decorating.
BAKER’S NOTE: For soft and chewy cookies: bake for 8-10 minutes. For crispy cookies: bake for 11-13 minutes
Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C.
In a large bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar and egg until light and fluffy. Mix in the molasses, vanilla, and vinegar until well blended.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices until fully combined.
Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet until blended and smooth. Divide the dough in half and shape into 2 balls. Wrap each in plastic and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (dough can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days).
Remove the refrigerated dough and let sit for 1 hour. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface. Sprinkle flour over the dough and the rolling pin in order to prevent sticking. Roll out the dough to ⅛” (3mm) to ¼” (6mm) thickness. Use cookie cutters to create your favorite shapes.
Place each cookie on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake to desired firmness.
Remove from oven and let stand to cool completely before decorating.
BAKER’S NOTE: For soft and chewy cookies: bake for 8-10 minutes. For crispy cookies: bake for 11-13 minutes
