MOLASSES CREAMS

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This is one of my favorite cookie recipes - making these treats seems to put me in a holiday mood. Maybe it's the soft centers, or perhaps the spicy aroma of ginger and cloves. Whatever the case, a few Molasses Creams and a glass of milk or cup of warm tea always hit the spot!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield about 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup light molasses
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and molasses. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Roll into walnut-sized balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets (do not flatten). Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until done (centers will be slightly soft). , In a small bowl, beat the confectioner's sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Frost cookies while warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.