Spiced Molasses Cut-Out Cookies

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¾ cup soft butter
¾ cup packed brown sugar
1 XL egg
¾ cup molasses
1 teaspoon white vinegar
3 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves

Cream butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium high for 1 minute or until fluffy. Hand stir in egg, molasses and vinegar. Don’t overmix. Add dry ingredients all at once and mix until fully incorporated. Add an additional 3 Tablespoons flour for high elevation. Refrigerate dough for 90 minutes or more.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Take dough out of refrigerator and knead on floured surface for a few turns.  Roll out ¼ inch thick. Cut cookies and place on prepared (greased or parchment paper) aluminum baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 min. Makes 18-20 5” cookies. Let Cool. Decorate with your favorite icing, or melted almond bark. Let set. Share!