Note: prepare the batter a day before baking

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup (295g) fancy molasses
• 2 eggs
• 4+ cups ((540g) flour
• 2 tbsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground allspice
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground clove
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

0. Preheat oven to 350F
1. Cream butter and sugar
2. Beat in molasses and eggs
3. Combine flour, spices, and baking soda
4. Stir gradually into batter
5. Add vanilla extract and combine
6. Continue adding extra flour (0-2 cups) until the dough reaches a firm and dry texture
7. (Optional) Wrap the dough and refrigerate for a day

• Let the dough come to room temperature before rolling out

8. Roll out in sheets and cut into shapes (if desired)
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes at 350F