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Christmas Ornament Cookies

By: Pam Uribarri

"Great solid cookie for making cookie people and ornaments. Holiday favorite! I usually double or quadruple this recipe!"

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Original Recipe Yield 2 dozen

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/3 cup molasses
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup butter
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Cream 1/2 cup of butter or margarine. Add brown sugar and beat. Beat in egg and molasses. In a separate bowl, combine 2 3/4 cups of flour, soda and spices. Add to butter mixture. Blend well.
Roll dough out 1/8 inch thick on floured surface. Cut into shapes. Bake for 6-8 minutes.
To Make Frosting: Cream 1/3 cup butter. Gradually add 2 cups sifted confectioners sugar, 1 tablespoon milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until smooth. Put in a pastry bag with small tip and decorate cookies.