A recipe you must enjoy baking this holiday season with your family.
Beat the butter and brown sugar in an electric stand mixer or hand mixer until light and fluffy.
Beat the molasses, egg, and vanilla until mixed, at medium speed.
Reduce the speed of the mixer to a low level and slowly add the flour mixture, mix on slow speed until combined.
Divide the dough in half. Using your hands gently to flatten each half into a 1-inch thick disk, and cover them firmly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate, for about 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Heat the oven to 350 ° F and use parchment paper to line a baking sheet; set aside.
Roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in thickness on a lightly floured surface. . Cut with a floured gingerbread man's cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on line baking sheets.
Bake or until the cookies are crisp around the edges and on top for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and leave for 5 minutes to cool, then switch to the wire racks to cool completely.
Once the cookies are room temperature, Frost as desired with the icing and any sprinkles or candies.
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