Gingerbread Cookies
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My favorite stop in Pascagoula, Mississippi is at Anderson's Bakery for some gingerbread men.  They sell them year-round and I can't stop with just one!      
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
3/4 cup molasses
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 & 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 & 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
  1. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Stir in egg and molasses.
  3. In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices.  Gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. 
  4. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness.  Cut with floured cookie cutters of your choice. 
  6. Place 1 inch apart on a baking sheet.
  7. Bake at 350° for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are firm.   Remove to wire racks to cool. 
  8. Sprinkle with sugar or decorate.