Soft Holiday Biscuits (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cup of room-temperature butter.
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3/4 cup of tightly packed brown sugar.
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2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
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1 large egg, beaten.
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1/4 cup of plain molasses.
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3 cups and 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour.
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3/4 teaspoon of baking soda.
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1.5 teaspoons of ground ginger.
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2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon.
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1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves.
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1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
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1/2 teaspoon of regular salt.
# Instructions:
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Using a stand mixer, blend softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add molasses, vanilla, and the egg, then mix again. Scrape down the sides and keep blending until smooth.
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Mix all the dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Gradually add this mixture to the butter blend on low speed. Scrape everything down, especially the bottom, and stir until you've got an even dough.
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Shape the dough into a thick round, wrap it well using some plastic wrap, and chill it in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
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Set your oven to 350°F. On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about a third of an inch thick. Use cookie cutters to press out shapes and place them on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
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Pop the cookies in the oven for 7-8 minutes, just until they puff a bit but before the edges turn brown. Let them sit on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then move them to a cooling rack.
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Once cooled, decorate the cookies any way you like. Keep them in airtight containers, and they'll stay fresh for around four days.
# Notes:
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Keep sealed in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
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Royal icing makes a great decoration option.