Gingerbread Men

Directions

1. 1
   Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and spices in a large bowl; set aside.
2. 2
   In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter, brown sugar and egg on medium until smooth.
3. 3
   Add the molasses and beat until fluffy- about 2 minutes.
4. 4
   Add the vanilla.
5. 5
   Stir in the flour mixture 1 cup at a time.
6. 6
   Dough will begin to form.
7. 7
   Turn dough onto a floured service and divide in half.
8. 8
   Flatten into disks and wrap in plastic.
9. 9
   Refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 1 week.
10. 10
    Preheat oven to 350.
11. 11
    On a floured surface, roll out to about 1/8 inch think.
12. 12
    Cut out with desired shape cookie cutters.
13. 13
    Transfer to a large cookie sheet, spacing 1 inch apart.
14. 14
    Bake until firm- about 12 minutes.
15. 15
    Cool slightly before transferring to wire rack.