Frosted Spice Cookies

Yields:	1 batch
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	Preparation	30 minutes
	Cooking	12 minutes
	Ready In	72 minutes

Ingredients

1	cup	butter	softened
1	cup	sugar
1	cup	molasses
1	each	egg
1	cup	sour milk	(add 1 tablespoon vinegar to milk and let stand for 5 minutes)
6	cups	flour, all-purpose
1	tablespoon	baking powder
1	teaspoon	baking soda
1	teaspoon	cinnamon	ground
1	teaspoon	ginger	ground
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1	cup	walnuts	chopped
1	cup	golden raisins
1	cup	dates	chopped
		---	frosting
3 3/4	cups	powdered sugar
1/3	cup	orange juice
2	tablespoons	butter	melted

Directions

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 inch thickness.

Cut with a 2 1/2 inch cutter.

Place on greased baking sheets.

Bake at 350 degrees 12-15 minutes.

Cool completely.

For frosting, beat all ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.

Frost cookies.

Makes: 5-6 dozen

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