Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar1/3 cup molasses1 large egg, room temperature2 tablespoons water2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground allspiceFrosting of choice
Preparation
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.
