Ingredients

The following ingredients have 24 Servings
  • 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • For the frosting:
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3 oz white chocolate, chopped and melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3 cups powdered sugar

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a large, beat the butter and brown sugar until smooth and creamy. Add in the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined. Add in the molasses and mix until combined.
  • Add in the the flour, baking powder, salt, and spices. Mix just until combined.
  • Shape dough into tablespoon sized balls. Place on cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are set, but centers are still soft. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for two minutes, then transfer a cooling rack and cool completely.
  • To make the frosting, add the cream cheese and butter to a bowl and cream together until smooth.
  • Add in the melted white chocolate and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth. Then slowly add the powdered sugar beating until smooth. Makes 2 dozen.