Molasses Creams

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

13 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and molasses. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2

Roll into walnut-sized balls. Place on ungreased
3

(do not flatten). Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until done (centers will be slightly soft).
4

In a small bowl, beat the confectioner's sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Frost cookies while warm.