Pierniczki Korzenne Spiced Gingerbread Cookies

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt until well combined. Set aside.

3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add the honey, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and beat until smooth and well incorporated.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a smooth dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, you can add a little extra flour.

6. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use holiday-shaped cookie cutters to cut out the cookies and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.

7. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.

8. Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. If desired, dust the cooled cookies with confectioners' sugar for a decorative finish.