Frosted Ginger Cookies 1-1/2 cups butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup molasses 2 teaspoon vanilla extract 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon ground ginger 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves FROSTING: Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 25, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

-----------------------Fold------------------------ Frosted Ginger Cookies cont. 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup milk 2 tablespoons butter 2 cups confectioners' sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch salt In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in molasses and vanilla; mix well. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 12-15 minutes or until cookies spring Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 25, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

Frosted Ginger Cookies back when touched lightly (do not over bake). Remove to wire racks. For frosting, in a large saucepan, bring the brown sugar, milk and butter to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat (mixture will look curdled at first). Cool for 3 minutes. Add confectioners' sugar, vanilla and salt; mix well. Frost warm cookies. Yield: about 6 dozen. Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 25, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008