How to Make Gingerbread Cookies

Ingredients

• 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup (150g) packed light brown sugar
• ½ cup (120ml) molasses
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
• 3-4 tablespoons milk or water
• Food coloring (optional)