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Molasses Creams

Name: Molasses Creams
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: about 8 dozen.
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; FROSTING:; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk

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Prep: 40 min. Bake: 10 min./batch

Makes

about 8 dozen

This is one of my favorite cookie recipes - making these treats seems to put me in a holiday mood. Maybe it's the soft centers, or perhaps the spicy aroma of ginger and cloves. Whatever the case, a few Molasses Creams and a glass of milk or cup of warm tea always hit the spot!

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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
FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk

Directions

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.
Roll into walnut-sized balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets (do not flatten). Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until done (centers will be slightly soft).
In a small bowl, beat the confectioner's sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Frost cookies while warm.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 154 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 122mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

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