Soft centers and a nice spicy flavor. From Taste of Homes a nice addition to your Christmas cookie tray.
Cooking Time
Preparation Time :20 Min
Cook Time : 10 Min
Total Time : 30 Min
Ingredients
Serves : 8
1 1⁄2 butter
2 sugar
2 eggs
1⁄2 molasses
4 all-purpose flour
2 baking soda
1 ground cinnamon
3⁄4 ground ginger
1⁄2 ground cloves
1⁄2 salt
3 butter
1 1⁄2 confectioners' sugar
1 vanilla extract
1 -2 milk
Directions
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
Add eggs, and molasses and mix thoroughly.
Combine dry ingredients and gradually add to creamed mixture.
Shape into 1-inch balls.
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.
