My favorite gingerbread man cookies recipe is soft and chewy, and decorated with a simple royal icing recipe. Made with a perfect balance of warm spices and molasses, this recipe is a must-have for your holiday baking. Soft Gingerbread Man Cookies Recipe Sweet and perfectly spiced soft gingerbread man cookies. Add a little icing decoration and they will cheer up the holidays. 113 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter (softened)100 g (1/2 cup) brown sugar170 g (1/2 cup) molasses1 egg300 g (2.5 cups) all-purpose flour1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp