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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
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

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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 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.