Gingerbread People

Prep Time

30 mins

Cook Time

50 mins

Total Time

1 hr 40 mins

Yields

Directions

Mix softened butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl on low speed for 2 minutes.
Increase the speed to medium or medium high and add in egg yolk and molasses mixing for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
In a separate bowl, whisk together sifted flour, spices, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually add to egg/butter mixture until fully incorporated.
Cut the dough in half, then mold into two disks about 1" thick. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1-3 hours.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Working with one disk at a time and leaving remaining disk in the refrigerator, unwrap chilled dough and place on a lightly floured surface.
Working from the center to the edges, roll dough with a floured rolling pin to a thickness of 1/4".
Cut cookie dough into any shape your heart desires.
Place cookies onto an ungreased cookie sheet, roughly 2" apart from one another. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
Frost/decorate your finished cookies, and freeze any remaining dough for future use.
Let cookies rest for 1hr.