Gingerbread

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter and sugar until combined in an electric mixer.
2. 2
   Add in eggs and molasses and mix until combined.
3. 3
   Sift together dry ingredients, and add to butter mixture using dough hook attachment, or by hand.
4. 4
   Refrigerate dough for 1 hour.
5. 5
   Preheat oven to 350.
6. 6
   Allow dough to sit for 15 minutes, or until pliable.
7. 7
   Roll out dough in 4 portions until about 1/8 inch thick, and cut into desired shapes, rerolling scraps when appropriate.
8. 8
   Using a spatula, transfer shapes to parchment lined baking sheets.
9. 9
   Bake for 10 minutes or until just browned.
10. 10
    Cool on wire rack.
11. 11
    Combine all ingredients for the icing, and decorate cookies as desired.