Rolled Molasses Cookies (Gingerbread)

Submitted by Kaarin

"From BHG 1988 Christmas Cookies. Cook time includes 2 hours of chill time."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 25mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 40 cookies

ingredients

• 3 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1⁄2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon clove
• 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄8 teaspoon allspice
• 3⁄4 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons water or 2 tablespoons rum

• Icing

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 tablespoons milk

directions

1. Combine dry ingredients.
2. In mixing bowl beat the butter and sugar until fluffy.
3. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the molasses and water, beating well.
4. Chill 2 hours.
5. Roll dough on a floured board to an 1/8th inch thick.
6. Cut out with a 4 or 5 inch gingerbead man cutter.
7. Bake on a greased cookie sheet at 375 degrees for about 8 minutes.
8. Cool on pan 1 minute, then cool on a wire rack completely before icing.
9. For icing: stir together the powdered sugar and vanilla and add just enough milk to make the icing spreading or piping consistency.