Frosted Pepparkakor

Directions

1. 1
   Combine brown sugar, butter and molasses in bowl.
2. 2
   Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed.
3. 3
   Add flour, salt, baking soda and spices; beat at low speed until well mixed.
4. 4
   Cover; refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
5. 5
   Heat oven to 375F.
6. 6
   Roll out dough on lightly floured surface, one-half at a time (keeping remaining dough refrigerated), to 1/16-inch thickness.
7. 7
   Cut with 2- to 2 1/2-inch heart-shaped cutter.
8. 8
   Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
9. 9
   Bake 5-7 minutes or until set.
10. 10
    Cool completely.
11. 11
    Combine all icing ingredients in bowl.
12. 12
    Beat at low speed until moistened.
13. 13
    Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until stiff and glossy.
14. 14
    Add additional warm water if too stiff.
15. 15
    Decorate cooled cookies with icing, as desired.