Ingredients
| 1 cup | butter, softened | | 1 cup | sugar | | 1 cup | molasses | | 1 | egg | | 1 cup | sour milk* | | 6 cups | all-purpose flour | | 1 tbsp. | baking powder | | 1 tsp. | baking soda | | 1 tsp. | ground cinnamon | | 1 tsp. | ground ginger | | 1/2 tsp. | salt | | 1 cup | chopped walnuts | | 1 cup | golden raisins | | 1 cup | chopped dates |
Frosting
| 3-3/4 cup | powdered sugar | | 1/3 cup | orange juice | | 2 tbsp. | butter, melted |
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Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add molasses, egg andmilk; 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 inch thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-inch cookie cutter. Place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes. Cool completely.
Frosting:
Beat all ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Frost cookies.
Author's Comments
* To sour milk, add 1 Tbsp. vinegar to milk and let stand for 5 minutes.
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