Gingerbread Cookies

I’m not usually a big fan of gingerbread, but these cookies are the exception.  They are very soft & tasty!  I definitely recommend them!

1 1/2 C Dark Molasses
1 C Dark Brown Sugar
2/3 C Cold Water
1/3 C Butter

Mix together, then add:

6 C Flour
1 t Allspice
1 t Cloves
2 t Ginger
1 t Cinnamon
1 t Salt

-Mix, cover, & refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.

-Roll out 1/4" thick & cut into shapes

-Place on ungreased cookie sheet, & bake @ 350° for 10 min

-Let rest on pan 2-3 min, then transfer to rack.

 

Frosting:
1/2 C Butter
1/4 t Salt
1/2 t Vanilla
1 can Condensed Milk
Icing Sugar

-Mix Butter, Salt & Vanilla.

-Add Icing Sugar & Milk to desired consistency

-Ice when cookies are cooled.

 

If you have extra frosting, just keep it in the fridge & it will stay good.