Spiced Gingerbread Men Cookies

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
2. In a separate large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mix until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
5. Divide the dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut out gingerbread men shapes using cookie cutters.
8. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set.
9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Decorate the gingerbread men with icing or candies as desired.
11. Enjoy your delicious spiced gingerbread men cookies!