Ginger Bread Cookies

3 Cups Flour
1/2 tsp Salt
3/4 tsp baking soda
2 tsp Ground Ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp cloves
1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temp)
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
2/3 Cup molasses

In a large bowl, sift together flour, salt, baking soda, and spices. In a separate bowl beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Then add egg and molasses and stir until combined. Gradually add flour mixture and beat until mixed. Divide dough in half, wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Roll out dough to 1/4" on floured surface. Cut out gingerbread men and transfer to a baking sheet. Refrigerate for 10 minutes. Bake for 8-12 minutes. Done when firm and edges are just starting to brown. Cool completely and then decorate.