Ingredients
8 large gingerbread men

  • 1/2 c. of butter softened
  • 1/2 c of light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 c. of molasses
  • 1/2 tbls apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-1/2 c. of flour
  • 1/2 tsp of baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tbls ground ginger
  • 1/2 tbls ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Directions

  • Combine the sugar and butter in a mixing bowl. Add the molasses, egg, vanilla extract and vinegar until fully combined.
  • In another bowl, mix the remaining dry ingredients, including all of the spices.
  • Add the contents of the two bowls together and mix until combined.
  • Chill the dough for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and roll out your dough to 1/4 inch thick.
  • Cut out your cookies using your favorite cookie cutter (our favorite is a ninja!) and place 1 inch apart on a floured cookie sheet.
  • Bake 8-10 minutes, cool on a rack, and decorate with your favorite icing!