MOLASSES CREAMS

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Provided by Pumpkie

Categories Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 8 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup molasses
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 -2 tablespoon milk

Steps:

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
Add eggs, and molasses and mix thoroughly.
Combine dry ingredients and gradually add to creamed mixture.
Shape into 1-inch balls.
Place on ungreased baking sheets (do not flatten) Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes or until done (centers will be slightly soft) In a small mixing bowl beat butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla and enough milk until creamy.
Frost cookies while warm.

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