Tartine's Soft Glazed Gingerbread

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, pepper, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
4. Add the egg and beat until combined.
5. Add the molasses, water, and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
7. Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are cracked.
9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar and milk to make the glaze.
11. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies.

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