Frosted Spice Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: Debbie Hurlbert

"This recipe has been handed down through many generations of my husband's family. These cookies were always in his grandmother's cookie jar when he'd visit. Today, he enjoys them more than ever--and so I do."

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PREP TIME	25 Min
COOK TIME	15 Min
READY IN	40 Min

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INGREDIENTS

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
1 egg
1 cup sour milk*
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup chopped dates
FROSTING:
3 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

DIRECTIONS

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add molasses, egg and buttermilk; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in walnuts, raisins and dates. Chill for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. round cookie cutter. Place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-15 minutes. Cool completely.
For frosting, beat all ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Frost cookies.