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Cookies:
– 1 C molasses
– 1/3 C brown sugar
– 1/2 C Christmas Ale
– 1/8 C butter, softened
– 3 1/4 C all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp baking soda
– 1 tsp ginger
– 1/2 tsp ground clove
– 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Icing:
– 2 C powdered sugar
– 1 large egg white
– 2 tbsp heavy cream
– 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Cookies:
In a medium bowl mix molasses, brown sugar, Christmas Ale, and softened butter until smooth. In a separate bowl mix remaining dry ingredients. Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Wrap dough and chill for at least 3 hours. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly flour a rolling pin and surface to roll out dough. For cut out cookies, dough should be about 1/4 inch thick. Cut dough into desired shapes and place about 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Let cool completely on wire racks before frosting.
Frosting:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix with an electric mixer until smooth.
