Gingerbread Cookies

Ingredients (14)

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup water
• royal icing
• candies for decorating