Molasses Creams Recipe

Molasses Creams Recipe

  • 1 1/2 cups butter or margarine, softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 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 or margarine, softened
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and molasses and mix thoroughly. Blend in dry ingredients. Roll into walnut-sized balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets (do not flatten). Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until done (centers will be slightly soft).
  2. In a small mixing bowl, beat frosting ingredients until creamy. Frost cookies while warm.
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