Frosted Spice Cookies

Frosted Spice Cookies

Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
1 egg
1 cup sour milk*
6 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup Golden raisins
1 cup chopped dates

Frosting:
3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add molasses, egg and milk; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in walnuts, raisins and dates. Chill for 30 minutes. Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4" thickness. Cut with a 2 1/2" cutter. Place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350°F 12-15 minutes. Cool completely. For frosting, beat all ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Frost cookies.
2. * - To sour milk, add 1 Tbsp. vinegar to milk and let stand for 5 minutes.
3. Makes: 5-6 dozen