First, mix butter and sugar.
In another bowl, beat egg and molasses.
Sift the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients.
Roll the dough on a lightly floured board to 1/8 inch thickness.
Cut out the ginger man shapes.
Bake at 350 degrees for 8 - 10 mins.
After cooling, remove from the tray.
Decorate with icing sugar or icing cream.