Spiced Christmas Cookies

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar for rolling

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll them in granulated sugar.
7. Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.