Rodelle Vanilla Gingerbread Cookies

The addition of Rodelle Vanilla Extract gives these traditional holiday treats a warm and inviting gourmet twist.

Ingredients

• 3 sticks unsalted butter
  
• 1 cup brown sugar
  
• 2 eggs
  
• 1 cup molasses
  
• 1 tsp Rodelle Gourmet Vanilla Extract
  
• 1 tsp baking soda
  
• ¾ tsp salt
  
• 1 tsp cinnamon
  
• ½ tsp ground cloves
  
• 2 tsp ginger
  
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
  

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  
• Line two baking sheets with parchment.
  
• Cream the sugar and butter in the bowl of a mixer fitted with a flat paddle. Beat until light, approx. 5 minutes at medium speed.
  
• Add the eggs to the creamed mixture one at a time.
  
• Add the Rodelle Gourmet Vanilla Extract. Add molasses.
  
• In a separate bowl, stir the dry ingredients together.
  
• Add to the creamed mixture. Mix until smooth.
  
• Divide the dough into two portions and flatten on parchment or wax paper, top with another piece of paper and refrigerate for one or more hours.
  
• Once the dough has chilled, roll it out on a flat, floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness.
  
• Cut to desired shapes.
  
• Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
  
• Cool and decorate with frosting, candy, and sprinkles.