Gingerbread Men

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 170 °C (325 °F).

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the flour, ginger and baking soda.

3. 3

   In a saucepan, melt the butter with the brown sugar, sugar and molasses.

4. 4

   Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and pour in the hot sugar mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon and add the egg. Blend until the dough is still soft, but not sticky. Add a little flour, if necessary. Let the dough cool.

5. 5

   On a floured work surface, roll out the dough and cut the cookies with a cookie cutter. Place on a baking sheet and bake at the bottom of the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, without browning.

6. 6

   Cool completely and decorate with the icing or candies of all kind.