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How to Make Gingerbread Cookies

A host of holiday spices added to a simple dough of butter, light brown sugar, and molasses yields a thin and crispy gingerbread that's ideal for decorating. [Video: Serious Eats Team. Technique and onscreen demo: Stella Parks] Read the Full Article

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