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Rolled Molasses Cookies (Gingerbread)
 
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 120 Minutes
Ready In: 145 Minutes
Servings: 2
From BHG 1988 Christmas Cookies. Cook time includes 2 hours of chill time.
Ingredients:
3 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ginger
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon allspice
3/4 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
2 tablespoons water or 2 tablespoons rum
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons milk
Directions:
1. Combine dry ingredients.
2. In mixing bowl beat the butter and sugar until fluffy.
3. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the molasses and water, beating well.
4. Chill 2 hours.
5. Roll dough on a floured board to an 1/8th inch thick.
6. Cut out with a 4 or 5 inch gingerbead man cutter.
7. Bake on a greased cookie sheet at 375 degrees for about 8 minutes.
8. Cool on pan 1 minute, then cool on a wire rack completely before icing.
9. For icing: stir together the powdered sugar and vanilla and add just enough milk to make the icing spreading or piping consistency.
By RecipeOfHealth.com