Molasses Creams

Name: Molasses Creams
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 2 eggs, slightly beaten; 1/2 cup molasses; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Frosting; 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 -2 tablespoon milk

15 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup molasses
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
Frosting
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 -2 tablespoon milk

Directions

1

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
2

Add eggs, and molasses and mix thoroughly.
3

Combine dry ingredients and gradually add to creamed mixture.
4

Shape into 1-inch balls.
5

Place on ungreased baking sheets (do not flatten) Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes or until done (centers will be slightly soft) In a small mixing bowl beat butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla and enough milk until creamy.
6

Frost cookies while warm.