Step 1

In a bowl, mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda and salt.

Step 2

In another large bowl, mix butter and brown sugar until well combined. Mix in the honey, egg and vanilla.

Step 3

Add the flour mixture to the liquid mixture and mix until combined.

Step 4

Shape the dough into a rectangle and wrap it in a plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight (or up to a week).

Step 5

Preheat the oven to 350F.

Step 6

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 7

Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface until it's 1/8-inch thick.

Step 8

Cut out the gingerbread cookies using the cookie cutters.

Step 9

Put the cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the gingerbread cookies from the oven and sprinkle with white sugar or decorate with icing of your choice.