Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In a bowl, whisk together the ¾ cups all purpose flour, ¾ tsp ground cinnamon, ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg, ⅛ tsp ground ginger, ⅛ tsp ground allspice, ⅛ tsp ground cloves, ⅛ tsp baking powder, ⅛ tsp baking soda, and ¼ tsp salt.
¾ cups all purpose flour, ¾ tsp ground cinnamon, ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg, ⅛ tsp ground ginger, ⅛ tsp ground allspice, ⅛ tsp ground cloves, ⅛ tsp baking powder, ⅛ tsp baking soda, ¼ tsp salt
In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the ⅓ cup unsalted butter, 3 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and ½ tsp vanilla extract for about 2 minutes on medium speed.
⅓ cup unsalted butter, 3 tbsp granulated sugar, ½ tsp vanilla extract, 1 tbsp brown sugar
Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture ¼ cup at a time, fully incorporating between each addition.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
On a floured surface, roll the dough into a sheet until it is about ⅙ inch thick.
Cut out thirty 4 inch by 2 inch rectangles, preferably using a crinkle cutting tool to create the trademark scalloped edges.
Place the cut-out dough 1 inch apart on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 15 minutes. Transfer from the baking sheet to a cooling rack. Immediately use an object to press a pattern into the cookie, if desired. This step needs to be completed as the cookies are still hot and soft. I used a christmas tree shaped bead but many objects could be used to press into the cookie.
Serve with a coffee or an espresso drink!