Christmas Ornament Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1/2 cup butter
    2/3 cup packed brown sugar
    1 egg
    1/3 cup molasses
    2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
    1 teaspoon baking soda
    2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    1 teaspoon ground ginger
    1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    1/3 cup butter
    2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
    1 tablespoon milk
    1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
    Cream 1/2 cup of butter or margarine. Add brown sugar and beat. Beat in egg and molasses. In a separate bowl, combine 2 3/4 cups of flour, soda and spices. Add to butter mixture. Blend well.
    Roll dough out 1/8 inch thick on floured surface. Cut into shapes. Bake for 6-8 minutes.
    To Make Frosting: Cream 1/3 cup butter. Gradually add 2 cups sifted confectioners sugar, 1 tablespoon milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until smooth. Put in a pastry bag with small tip and decorate cookies.

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