Ingredients
1/2 cup molasses
1/4 cup sugar
3 tbsp butter
1 tbsp milk
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp ground ginger
2-3 tbsp water if needed
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350F
Butter cookie sheets.
Heat molasses to boiling point and add sugar, butter, and milk.
Mix flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. Add to first mixture and blend well.
Add water if necessary so dough hold together and handles easily.
Roll out dought to 1/4-inch thick. Cut into gingerbread men.
Bake 5-7 minutes.
Decorate if desired
