CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT COOKIES

Christmas Ornament Cookies image

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

Provided by Pam Uribarri

Categories Desserts Cookies Cut-Out Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.7 calories, Carbohydrate 62.1 g, Cholesterol 49.5 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 209.7 mg, Sugar 37.6 g