1. On low speed, use the electric mixer to combine the sugar and butter until thoroughly blended. Add the molasses and eggs, continuing to mix until combined. Set to one side.
2. In a separate bowl, sift together dry ingredients: flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Once sifted, add to butter mixture.
3. Using a spoon or spatula, combine the dry ingredients with butter mixture.
4. Remove dough, wrap in plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator for about 1 hour (or until firm).
5. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
6. Line cookie sheet(s) with parchment paper.
7. Let dough sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes (or until pliable).
8. Using roughly 1/2 cup of dough at a time, roll it out on a floured surface until it is about 1/8 thick. Use cookie cutters to punch out gingerbread men (or other adorable shapes). Use a spatula to transfer cookies to the cookie sheet.
9. Repeat the process, re-rolling scraps along the way, until all of the dough has been used.
10. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges just begin to brown. Remove from oven and place on wire racks to cool.

Gingerbread Icing

1. Combine confectioner's sugar and milk.
2. If different colors are desired, you may divide the mixture into separate bowls, adding food coloring as desired. Icing may also be left plain white.
3. Once cookies have cooled, decorate by piping eyes, smiley faces, buttons, etc.
4. Small candies or sprinkles may also be used to decorate and can be secured to gingerbread men using the icing.