My Favorite Gingerbread Men Recipe

(2/3 cup; 145g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

packed light or dark brown sugar

unsulphured molasses (I use Grandma's Molasses brand)

large egg, at room temperature

pure vanilla extract

and 1/2 cups (437g) all-purpose flour  (spoon & leveled)

baking soda

salt

ground ginger (yes, 1 full Tablespoon!)

ground cinnamon

allspice

ground cloves

Easy royal icing

Cookie cutter(s)

Rolling pin (here's the one I own)

Large baking sheets (these are what I use for cooking baking)

Silicone baking mats (preferred for cookie baking!)