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Gingerbread Cookies
Classic soft gingerbread cookies packed with warm holiday spices. The dough is chilled for optimal texture, rolled thin, cut into festive shapes, and baked until just set. Finish with simple royal icing for a decorative touch.
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Critical Success Points
- • Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy
- • Chill dough for at least 4 hours to firm up
- • Roll dough to an even ¼‑inch thickness on a well‑floured surface
- • Do not over‑bake; watch for lightly golden edges
Safety Warnings
- • Handle the hot baking sheet with oven mitts to avoid burns
- • Make sure the egg is fully incorporated to prevent raw‑egg pockets
- • Do not leave the oven unattended while baking
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