Frosted Creams Cookies

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Easy to make, easier to eat! this spicy little treat is from the mississippi valley chapter of the united states regional cookbook, culinary arts institute of chicago, 1947.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 400f and lightly grease baking pans.

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Sift first six ingredients together.

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Set aside.

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Mix butter , brown sugar and boiling water together.

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Let cool.

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Add molasses and eggs.

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Mix well.

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Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients gradually.

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Spread in prepared pan to a thickness of not more than 1 / 2 inch.

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Bake until mixture springs back when pressed lightly with a finger , about 25 to 30 minutes.

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When cool , frost with white icing and cut into squares.

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For the frosting: cream together sugar and the butter.

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Add vanilla.

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Add the milk and beat on a medium speed until frosting is desired spreading consistency.

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If needed , add additional milk 1 teaspoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.

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Ingredients

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flour, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, baking soda, baking powder, salt, butter, brown sugar, water, light molasses, eggs, powdered sugar, unsalted butter, vanilla extract, milk