Gingerbread- soft cookie

 Gingerbread Men Cookies 

https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/gingerbread-men-cookies/ 

 

INGREDIENTS 

 

1/2 cup butter, softened 

3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 

1/3 cup molasses 

1 large egg, room temperature 

2 tablespoons water 

2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour 

1 teaspoon baking soda 

1/2 teaspoon salt 

2 teaspoons ground ginger 

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 

Frosting of 

• Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses, egg and water. In another bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients minus frosting; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; cover. Refrigerate until easy to handle, about 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 4-in. gingerbread man cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets.
• Bake until edges are firm, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Frost as desired.