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    Frosted Molasses Cookies


    Source of Recipe


    Taste of Home

    Recipe Link: http://recipes.tasteofhome.com/eRMS/recp.aspx?recid=28439

    List of Ingredients




    1 cup butter, softened
    1 cup packed brown sugar
    2 eggs
    1 cup dark molasses
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    1 tablespoon ground ginger
    1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
    2 teaspoons baking soda
    1 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
    1 cup buttermilk

    FROSTING:
    1/4 cup shortening
    1/4 cup butter, softened
    1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    2 cups confectioners' sugar
    1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
    4 teaspoons milk
    Colored sprinkles, optional

    Recipe



    In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Beat in eggs, molasses and vanilla. Combine the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and allspice; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.

    Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 7-9 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.

    For frosting, in a small mixing bowl, cream shortening and butter. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and ginger. Add milk; beat until light and fluffy. Spread over cookies. Decorate with sprinkles if desired. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 7-1/2 dozen.


 

 

 


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