Joe Froggers

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Servings: Makes 24 servings

Comments: We fancied up these giant spiced molasses cookies with a lemon drizzle.

Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter (no substitutes) 1 cup granulated sugar 1 ½ teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon ground cloves ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ¼ teaspoon ground allspice 1 cup molasses 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons milk 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sifted powdered sugar 1 tablespoon softened butter or margarine ½ teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 to 3 teaspoons milk

Instructions: 1. Beat 3/4 cup butter in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add granulated sugar, ginger, baking soda, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice; beat until combined. Beat in molasses, water, and rum or milk. Beat in as much flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in remaining flour with a wooden spoon. Divide dough in half; cover and chill at least 3 hours or until easy to handle. 2. Roll each portion of dough on a lightly floured surface until 1/4 inch thick. Cut with a floured 4-inch scalloped or plain cookie cutter. Place cutouts 1 inch apart on a greased cookie sheet. Bake in a 375 degree F (190 C) oven for 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are firm and bottoms are just lightly browned. Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely. 3. Meanwhile, for the lemon frosting, combine powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon softened butter or margarine, and finely shredded lemon peel in a small mixing bowl. Stir in lemon juice. Stir in 2 to 3 teaspoons milk until frosting is smooth and of drizzling consistency. Drizzle cookies with Lemon Frosting. Makes 24 servings.

Source: Better Homes and Gardens

Submitted By: Erica

Date: May 4, 2005

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