Best Gingerbread Cookies Recipe - How To Make Gingerbread Men

Ingredients

• 3/4 c. (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
• 3/4 c. packed brown sugar
• 2/3 c. molasses
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 3 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp. ground ginger
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 2" piece fresh ginger, grated (optional)
• Zest of 1 orange (optional)
• 1/2 tsp. finely ground black pepper (optional)
• Sugar cookie icing, for decorating
• Sprinkles, for decorating