Ingredients:

(Since we’re using a non-american recipe here, a digital scale is highly recommended)

• 200 g unsalted butter (softened)
• 375 g dark brown sugar ( I only had light and it worked but dark is preferable)
• 2 eggs (room temperature)
• 500 g all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground clove

You can increase the spices to your taste. This was a pretty good balance of flavors for me, but I would probably increase them a little in the future.

This is a pretty simple recipe and comes together like most cookies.

Start by creaming together your butter and brown sugar. Add your eggs one by one, making sure to incorporate well between each one.

In a separate bowl, mix your flour, baking powder, and spices together. Add your dry ingredients to your wet in thirds, mixing well between.

Once everything has come together, flour your counter or whatever surface you’re using and knead the dough to make sure everything is well mixed. Add additional flour to avoid becoming a sticky fingered bandit.

Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for AT LEAST 45 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350F

Separate your dough depending on how big your work surface is. I did mine in 3-4 separate chunks. While you’re rolling a batch, put the rest of the dough back in the fridge. Roll out your dough to about 1/4 of an inch.

Use whatever cookie cutters your heart desires. Place on a parchment paper lined tray (or silpat) (seriously..I love silicone baking mats)

Bake for 14-15 minutes until you see the cookies lightly browning. Place on a cooling rack and repeat above steps until you’re out of dough. This will take several hours..fair warning. I didn’t realize just how many cookies this makes. I believe I got about 60 out of this batch so it all depends on the size of your cutters.

I highly recommend making these. They’re delicious and perfect for tea time. Also super kid friendly, so get the munchkins to help!