Gingerbread Cookies

1. 1

   Combine flour, spices and baking powder; set aside.

2. 2

   Beat cream cheese, brown sugar, molasses, butter and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended.

3. 3

   Gradually add flour mixture, mixing well after each addition.

4. 4

   Divide dough in half; shape each in ball.

5. 5

   Flatten slightly.

6. 6

   Wrap individually in plastic wrap.

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   Refrigerate 1 hour.

8. 8

   Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Roll out 1 dough piece on lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.

9. 9

   Cut into star shapes using 2-inch cookie cutter, rerolling scraps as necessary.

10. 10

    Place, 1 inch apart, on parchment-covered baking sheets.

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    Repeat with remaining dough.

12. 12

    Bake 12 to 15 min.

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    or until edges are lightly browned.

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    Cool on baking sheets 1 min.

15. 15

    Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

16. 16

    Mix powdered sugar and water until blended; spread onto cookies.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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