Android Gingerbread

Step 2 The Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups all-purpose flour (360g)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup dark brown sugar (165g)
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

DIRECTIONS:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
• In a large mixer bowl cream together butter and  brown sugar until light and fluffy
• Add egg and mix on medium speed until well blended.
• Add molasses and vanilla and mix until well blended.
• Gradually stir in dry ingredients until blended and smooth.

Divide dough in half and wrap each half in plastic and let stand at room temperature for at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours.