Name: Frosted Molasses Cookies
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 3 large egg yolks, room temperature; 1 cup molasses; 1/2 cup water; 5 cups all-purpose flour; 3 teaspoons baking soda; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 3 egg whites; 1/4 cup water; 1 cup confectioners' sugar

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks, molasses and water. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
2
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
3
. Bake at 375u00b0 for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4
For frosting, combine the sugar, egg whites and water in a small heavy saucepan over low heat. With a hand mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating on low over low heat until frosting reaches 160u00b0, about 8-10 minutes. Pour into the bowl of a heavy-duty stand mixer; add confectioners' sugar. Beat on high until frosting forms stiff peaks, about 7 minutes. Frost cookies. Let stand until dry.

Frosted Molasses Cookies

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