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Your daily horoscope: February 5

                   HOROSCOPES IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY Aquarius is one of the zodiac’s fixed signs, which means you don’t change your ways often. This year, however, you must learn to be more adaptable, especially where new technology and new techniques are concerned. Don’t get stuck in the past. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): You must resist going to extremes over the next 24 hours, because if you allow the overly assertive side of your nature to take over you will almost certainly provoke a backlash. Venus in your sign should make it easier to avoid excessive behaviour. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): Uranus in your sign means you will enjoy shocking people by saying and doing things that seem to be at odds with your easygoing nature. Just remember that while it may be a huge joke to you not everyone will be amused by your antics. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): Although an upheaval of some kind is likely today it won’t be too traumatic and...

Holiday Ginger Cookies Recipe

 

Ingredients:

- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

- 2 tsp ground ginger

- 1 tsp baking soda

- 1 tsp ground cinnamon

- 1/2 tsp ground cloves

- 1/4 tsp salt

- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

- 1 cup granulated sugar

- 1 large egg

- 1 tbsp water

- 1/4 cup molasses

- 1/4 cup additional granulated sugar for rolling


Instructions:


1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.

3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, water, and molasses, and beat until well combined.

4. Mix Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

5. Form Dough Balls: Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Roll each ball in the additional granulated sugar to coat.

6. Bake: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are crackled.

7. Cool:  Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. Enjoy: These ginger cookies are perfect for sharing with family and friends, or just for enjoying with a cozy cup of tea or coffee. 



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