Gingerbread House

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Set aside.

2. 2

   In another bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar and molasses with an electric mixer for about 2 minutes. Add the egg and stir well. At low speed or with a wooden spoon, stir in the dry ingredients until smooth.

3. 3

   Shape the dough into 2 discs. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

4. 4

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

5. 5

   On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough with your hands for about 1 minute. Roll out to an 1/8-inch (3 mm) thick sheet. Cut out cookies using the cookie cutters. Reuse any dough scraps. Place the same size cookies on the same baking sheet.

6. 6

   Bake one sheet at a time for about 10 minutes or until the cookies are lightly browned. Let cool completely.