Molasses & Ginger Cookies

(from The Recipe Deck: Cookies)

Cookie:
1 cup unsalted butter
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger*
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup molasses
1/3 cup milk
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

*Note* Can be substituted with 1 Tablespoon of very finely chopped crystallized/candied ginger

Icing:
3 cups powdered/confectioner's sugar
2-3 Tablespoons milk

• Cream the butter and sugar together
• Add the ginger and baking soda
• Beat in molasses and milk
• Add flour until fully incorporated
• Cover and chill approx. 3 hours (or overnight)

• Roll the dough to desired thickness (<1/4-inch works well) on a floured surface
• Cut into shapes with cookie cutters
• Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet
• Bake approx. 7-9 minutes at 375 degrees
• Cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes before removing to a cooling rack

• For icing, add milk to the powdered sugar one Tablespoon at a time until it has reached a 'drizzling consistency' 
• Drizzle over cookies with a spoon or a small bottle
• Let that sit until you can't stand to wait any longer! :P
• ENJOY!!! :D