SUBMITTED BY: Patricia Reiter
Frosted Molasses Cookies
1 Cup Butter, softened
1 Cup Packed Brown Sugar
2 Eggs
1 Cup Molasses
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
4 1/2 cups Flour
1 Tablespon Ground Ginger
1 Tablespoon ground Cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 Cup buttermilk
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. beat in eggs, molasses and vanilla. Combine the flour, ginger, cinnamom, 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 to 9 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to Cool.
Frosting:
1/4 cup shorting
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
4 teaspoons milk
Colored sprinkles, Optional
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 and fluffy. Spread over cookies. Decorate with sprinkles if desired. Store in airtight container.
Yields about 7 1/2 dozen cookies
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