Christmas Ornament Cookies |
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Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Great solid cookie for making cookie people and ornaments. Holiday favorite! I usually double or quadruple this recipe! 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:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 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.
3. Roll dough out 1/8 inch thick on floured surface. Cut into shapes. Bake for 6-8 minutes.
4. 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.
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