Chewy Gingerbread Men Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, slightly softened
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 3/4 cup molasses
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon koser salt
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons whole milk
• festive candies, for decorating