Glazed Ginger Cookies

• 8 tbsp (1 stick) butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tbsp molasses
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups self-rising flour, sifted
• 1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped crystallized ginger
• None None FOR THE GLAZE
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp milk
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 tsp butter, at room temperature
• 2 tbsp finely chopped crystallized ginger

1. Preheat the oven to 350u0b0F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until pale and creamy. Beat in molasses and vanilla. Fold in flour and ginger.
3. Roll level tablespoonfuls of mixture into balls. Place 2 inches apart on prepared pans. Press lightly with a fork to flatten cookie.
4. Bake for 12-15 mins. Cool on pans for 2 mins. Remove from pans; cool completely on a wire rack.
5. Meanwhile, for the glaze, mix powdered sugar, milk, vanilla and butter in a bowl. Place over a saucepan of simmering water; stir until glaze is smooth and of pouring consistency. Spoon over cooled cookies. Top with ginger.

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