Step 1

In a medium-sized bowl, mix together flour, spices, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Step 2

In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer on low speed. Add in the vanilla extract.

Step 3

Gradually blend the flour mixture into the butter mixture until it is well combined. The dough may feel dry and crumbly.

Step 4

Bring the dough into a ball, cover, and chill for a minimum of 1 hour.

Step 5

When the cookie dough is chilling preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) then grease and line 2 cookie sheets, set aside.

Step 6

Once chilled, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness.

Step 7

Cut out your cookies using the cookie cutter and carefully transfer to your prepared baking sheet 1 at a time using, and offset spatula (this ensures the cookies keep their shape)

Step 8

Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and brown. Remove from the oven and all to fully cool on a cooling rack.

Step 9

These will keep covered in an airtight container and stored at cool room temperature for up to 10 days.