Giant Holiday Trees

Directions

1. 1
   Line cookie sheet with aluminum foil; set aside.
2. 2
   Combine 3/4 cup butter, brown sugar, molasses and egg in bowl.
3. 3
   Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
4. 4
   Add all remaining gingerbread ingredients; beat at low speed until well mixed.
5. 5
   Cover; refrigerate 1-2 hours or until firm.
6. 6
   Heat oven to 350F.
7. 7
   Divide dough in half.
8. 8
   Pat each half of dough onto prepared cookie sheet to 12x9-inch tree shape with 3x2-inch base.
9. 9
   Smooth edges of dough with knife.
10. 10
    Bake 12-15 minutes or until no indentation remains when touched.
11. 11
    Cool completely.
12. 12
    Combine powdered sugar, 1/3 cup butter and vanilla in bowl.
13. 13
    Beat at low speed, gradually adding enough milk, for desired spreading consistency.
14. 14
    Stir in food color.
15. 15
    Frost cooled trees; decorate as desired..