Gingerbreadman Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   To prepare cookies, weigh or lightly spoon flour into measuring cups; level with a knife.
2. 2
   Combine flour, ginger, and next 5 ingredients (through nutmeg) in a bowl; stir with a whisk.
3. 3
   Combine brown sugar, butter, and molasses in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed 2 minutes.
4. 4
   Add egg; beat well.
5. 5
   Add flour mixture to sugar mixture; beat at low speed until well blended.
6. 6
   Divide dough in half (dough will be sticky).
7. 7
   Gently press dough into a 4-inch circle on heavy-duty plastic wrap.
8. 8
   Cover with additional plastic wrap; chill 1 1/2 hours.
9. 9
   Preheat oven to 350A
10. 10
    Roll each portion of dough to a 1/8-inch thickness on a floured work surface; cut with a 3-inch gingerbread man or woman cookie cutter to form 48 cookies.
11. 11
    Place cookies 1 inch apart on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
12. 12
    Bake at 350A for 8 minutes or until lightly browned.
13. 13
    Remove cookies from baking sheet; cool completely on a wire rack.
14. 14
    Sprinkle with confectioners sugar, or ice with your favourite icing