Gingerbread Trees with Lemon Icing

INGREDIENTS

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for rolling
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup unsulfured molasses
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
• Sanding or coarse sugar (optional)