Gingerbread Men Cookies from Lois Uhl

3 C. flour, 
1 tsp. Cinnamon, 
2 tsp. Ginger, 
1 tsp. Ground Nutmeg, 
1/4 tsp. Salt, 
1 tsp. Salt 
Mix all together. 
Set aside.

3/4 C. Butter softened & 
3/4 C. Sugar. 
Beat butter and sugar with mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. 
Add 1/2 C. Molasses, 
1 egg, and 
1 tsp vanilla; mix well.

On low speed add flour mixture to butter & sugar mixture slowly until well mixed.
Press dough into a disc shape, wrap with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hrs or overnight.
Roll dough out into 1/4 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. 
With a gingerbread man cookie cutter (5 ") cut out men. 
Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets or parchment lined.
Bake in a preheated oven @ 350* for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are just beginning to brown. 
Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks, let cool completely. 
Decorate as you want. I like to pipe on white frosting for eyes, mouth & trim for sleeves, pants, buttons. 
Can use candies to decorate with. 
MAKES about 2 Doz.