Spiced Gingerbread Snowflakes

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar, for coating

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and mix until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
6. Roll the dough into small balls, then flatten them slightly with the bottom of a glass dipped in granulated sugar.
7. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until set and slightly cracked on top.
8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Enjoy these spiced gingerbread snowflakes as a festive holiday treat!