Gingerbread Men

Ingredients:

3 ¼ c flour
¾ t baking soda
¾ c (1 ½ sticks) butter
½ c dark brown sugar
1 t ground ginger
1 t ground cinamon
½ t ground cloves
½ t ground nutmeg
¼ t ground pepper
½ t salt
1 large egg
½ c black molasses

1. In a large bowl, sift flour, baking soda and spices

2. Cream butter; add sugar and beat until fluffy. Mix in eggs and molasses. Gradually add flour mixture. Combine on low speed (you may need to work together with your hands to incorporate the last bit of flour). Divide dough into thirds, wrap in plastic and chill for at least an hour. Before rolling out let sit at room temp for 5 -10 minutes. If after refrigeration dough seems too soft to roll out work in a bit more flour.

3. Heat oven to 350º F. Roll out dough to ½ inch thick on floured surface. Chill for 5-10 minutes to cut cookies easier.

4. Bake 8 - 10 minutes on ungreased cookie sheet.