Easy Homemade Gingerbread Cookies Recipe: Festive & Delicious!

In a large bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, ground cloves, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.

In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Beat in the whole egg, egg yolk, white vinegar, vanilla extract, and fresh grated ginger into the butter mixture until well combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 3-6 hours, or preferably overnight. Once chilled, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut into desired shapes.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place cut-out cookies on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the edges are firm and lightly browned. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Decorate as desired.