Best Soft & Chewy Gingerbread Cookie Recipe for Cut-Outs

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups confectioners sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon softened butter
• 3 tablespoons milk