Cookie Ingredients:
3/4 cup butter,softened
2/3 cup light molasses
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
2 1/2 cups flour
1 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground allspice
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp each of: salt; baking soda; ground ginger
1/4 tsp baking powder
Cookie Directions:
Combine butter, molassses, brown sugar, egg and lemon peel in a large bowl.
Beat at Med. speed with mixer till smooth and creamy.
Add remaining cookie ingredients. Mix on Low.
Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator for 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Roll out dough, one half at a time, on a well floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. (keep remaining dough refrigerated)
Cut with 3 to 4 inch cookie cutters.
Place on greased cookie sheets. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until firm.
Remove immediately to wire racks. Cool completely.
Cookie Icing Ingredients:
4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter softened
1/4 cup milk
2 tsp vanilla
Assorted icing colorings (optl)
Icing Directions:
Combine powdered sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla in small bowl. Beat at low speed until fluffy. Color cookie icing and decorate cookies.
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