Castles In The Air

Enjoy the rich flavors of traditional German gingerbread cookies. These spiced treats are perfect for the holiday season or anytime you crave a delightful cookie with a hint of warmth. Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup molasses 1/4 cup honey 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds or hazelnuts optional Powdered sugar, for dusting Instructions: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and all the spices In another bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, molasses, and honey until light and fluffy Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined Gradually add...