Gingerbread Men

My goal this holiday season is to be more prepared so that I can enjoy it more. One of the ways I have thought of is to prepare as much food before hand. So yes I only cooked six gingerbread men and the rest are in the freezer for future baking. I love a fresh baked cookie and that is why I have chosen to not bake them and then freeze them.

I was given this recipe from Cynthia, I worked with her at Bulloch Drug eons ago.

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 egg

1/2 cup molasses

2 1/2 cups flour

1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon cloves

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon allspice

Beat at slow speed until well mixed. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Roll, cut and bake at 350 degrees for 6 - 8 minutes.