Frosted Spice Cookies

* Exported from MasterCook *

FROSTED SPICE COOKIES

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Desserts
Holiday

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup Butter -- softened
1 cup Sugar
1 cup Molasses
1 Egg
1 cup Sour milk*
6 cups Flour
1 tablespoon Baking powder
1 teaspoon Baking soda
1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon Ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Chopped walnuts
1 cup Golden raisins
1 cup Chopped dates
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3 3/4 cups Powdered sugar
1/3 cup Orange juice
2 tablespoons Butter -- melted

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add molasses, egg and milk;
mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and
salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in walnuts, raisins and dates.
Chill for 30 minutes. Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4"
thickness.
Cut with a 2 1/2" cutter. Place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350
degrees 12-15 minutes. Cool completely. For frosting, beat all ingredients in a
small bowl until smooth. Frost cookies.

* - To sour milk, add 1 Tbsp. vinegar to milk and let stand for 5 minutes.

Makes: 5-6 dozen




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