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Secret Treat Molasses Cookies

This recipe has been passed down for generations. I've made these cookies for years, but like my mother, I only make them for special occasions. They're fun to decorate and delicious to eat, with a "surprise flavor" inside.

24 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup molasses
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup strawberry preserves
GLAZE:
1-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt,
cinnamon and ginger; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
(The dough will be very stiff.) Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours
or until easy to handle.
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness; cut
into 2-1/4-in. to 2-1/2-in. circles. Place 1/2 teaspoon preserves on
half of the circles; top with remaining circles. Pinch edges
together to seal. Place on greased baking sheets.
Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on

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Secret Treat Molasses Cookies (continued)

Directions (continued)

wire racks. Combine glaze ingredients and frost cooled cookies.
Yield: About 2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 169 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 19 mg cholesterol, 134 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.