Frosted Molasses Cookies

Method

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F. Cream together 177 ml of butter and 237 ml of sugar.

2. 2

   Beat in 1 egg and 59 ml of molasses.

3. 3

   Stir together 473 ml of flour, 0.5 tsp of salt, 2 tsp of baking soda, 1 tsp of cinnamon, 1 tsp of cloves, and 2 tsp of ginger, then mix into the batter.

4. 4

   Flour your hands and roll dough into small balls. Place on greased cookie sheet.

5. 5

   Bake 7–10 minutes. Frost with Butter Cream Icing while still slightly warm.

6. 6

   Bring 2 tbsp of butter and 2 tbsp of sweet cream to a boil. Stir in 237 ml of confectioners sugar, 1 tsp of vanilla, and 0.5 tsp of rum flavoring.