INGREDIENTS
3 cups
all-purpose flour
1 tsp
baking soda
1/4 tsp
salt
2 tsp
ground ginger
1 tsp
ground cinnamon
1 tsp
ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp
ground cloves
3/4 cup
unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup
firmly packed dark brown sugar
1
large egg
1/2 cup
molasses
3 cups
confectioners' (powdered) sugar
2 tbsp
corn syrup
1 tsp
pure vanilla extract
3
to 4 tablespoons warm milk (preferably whole milk)
Jelly Belly candies for the eyes (or use any candy such as Red Hots)
Black Decorating Gel