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Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- Frosting of your choice
Instructions:
- Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes.
- Beat in molasses, egg and water.
- In another bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients minus frosting; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
- Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; cover. Refrigerate until easy to handle, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 4-in. gingerbread man cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets.
- Bake until edges are firm, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost as desired.
Enjoy your gingerbread men cookies!
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