Gingerbread Men Recipe

Gingerbread Men Cookies

There is nothing quite like the spicy sweet scent of gingerbread cookies in the air to instanly make me think of the holidays. Maybe it has to do with my memories of growing up and helping my mom make batches of cookies. I remember standing on the chair next to her, barely able to see over the top of the mixing bowl, anxiously awaiting my chance to stir the deliciousness that was waiting in that big yellow bowl. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that my go to candle scent of the season is gingerbread. Either way, when this time of year comes around I always find myself craving gingerbread cookies, gingerbread men to be specific. Which is why I wanted to share a delicious recipe from the Food Network's very own, Aida Mollenkamp.
I really like her take on the classic recipe. This one uses dark molasses which I personally love. It has an intense unique flavor that you can only describe as molasses. Because of this I recommend using a lighter variety if making with/for children as I've found that molasses has an acquired taste that most kids just haven't had a chance to develop.