Gingerbread Men Cookies

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Stir in the molasses and egg.

2. 2

   Combine flour, baking soda, ginger, and cinnamon; stir into the molasses mixture until smooth.

3. 3

   Cover or wrap dough and chill for at least one hour.

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

5. 5

   On a lightly floured surface, roll dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.

6. 6

   Place cookies 2 inches apart on baking sheets.

7. 7

   Bake for 8 to 10 minutes (350°F / 175°C) in the preheated oven, until firm.