Christmas Ornament Cookies

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

• Calories: 381 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ cup butter
• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
• ⅔ cup packed brown sugar
• ⅓ cup molasses
• ⅓ cup butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Roll dough out 1/8 inch thick on floured surface. Cut into shapes. Bake for 6-8 minutes.

Step 4

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.