Christmas Ornament Cookies Recipe

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

Instructions:

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.