Christmas Ornament Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

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Cream 1/2 cup of butter or margarine. Add brown sugar and beat. Beat in egg and molasses. In a separate bowl, combine 2 3/4 cups of flour, soda and spices. Add to butter mixture. Blend well.

Roll dough out 1/8 inch thick on floured surface. Cut into shapes. Bake for 6-8 minutes.

To Make Frosting: Cream 1/3 cup butter. Gradually add 2 cups sifted confectioners sugar, 1 tablespoon milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until smooth. Put in a pastry bag with small tip and decorate cookies.