Sugar and Spice Cookies

These figure cookies are lightly crispy and delicious. They are full of warming spices like you would find in gingerbread, building on a sugar cookie base.

You will need:

• 1 c unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 c brown sugar
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 t vanilla extract
• 2 t ground ginger
• 1 1/2 t ground cinnamon
• 1/2 t baking powder
• 1/4 t ground cloves
• 1/4 t ground nutmeg
• 1/4 t ground cardamom
• Pinch of salt
• 3 c flour

Then you will…

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
2. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
3. Mix in the ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, cloves, nutmeg, cardamom and salt.
4. Mix in the flour.
5. Form a ball with the dough and flatten slightly. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 20-30 minutes.
6. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface until it is about 1/2-inch thick. Cut into desired shapes.
8. Place onto the prepared baking sheets and bake until starting to turn golden, about 8-10 minutes.