Molasses Cutouts 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 cup molasses 1/2 cup cold water 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger FROSTING: 4 cups confectioners' sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened Printed from tasteofhome.com Nov 19, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

-----------------------Fold------------------------ Molasses Cutouts cont. 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 to 4 tablespoons boiling water M&M baking bits or other candies In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in molasses and water. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and ginger; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until easy to handle. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 5-in. gingerbread man cutter. Place 1 in. apart Printed from tasteofhome.com Nov 19, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

Molasses Cutouts on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 6-8 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. For frosting, in a mixing bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, ginger, salt, cinnamon and enough water to achieve spreading consistency. Frost and decorate cookies as desired. Yield: about 3 dozen. Printed from tasteofhome.com Nov 19, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008