Gingerbread Men

INGREDIENTS

2 3/4 cups

all-purpose flour (, plus more for rolling out the cookies)

1 1/2 tsp

ground ginger (, or use 2 tsp for a stronger flavor)

1 1/2 tsp

cinnamon

1/4 tsp

nutmeg

1/4 tsp

ground cloves

3/4 tsp

baking soda

1/4 tsp

salt

1/2 cup

unsalted butter (, softened)

1/3 cup

granulated sugar

1/3 cup

brown sugar

large egg

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1/2 cup

unsulphered molasses (, spray the measuring cup with non-stick cooking spray first to avoid sticking)

1 1/2 cups

powdered sugar (, sifted)

1 tbsp

milk

2 tsp

clear corn syrup

food coloring

2 cups

powdered sugar (, sifted)

1/2 cup

unsalted butter (, softened)

1 tbsp

milk or cream

food coloring