BEST Gingerbread Cookies

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (112g), room temp
• 6 tbsp vegetable shortening
• 3/4 cup dark brown sugar (150g), packed
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 3/4 cup unsulphured molasses (250g) (I use Grandma’s)
• 1 tbsp ground ginger (yes, one tablespoon!)
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
• 1/4 tsp ground clove
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (450g), spooned and leveled
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (165g)
• 6-8 tsp water
• 1 tsp corn syrup
• Gel food coloring (optional)