Secret Treat Molasses Cookies

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 cup strawberry preserves
• 1-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and ginger; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. (The dough will be very stiff.) Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until easy to handle.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness; cut into 2-1/4-in. to 2-1/2-in. circles. Place 1/2 teaspoon preserves on half of the circles; top with remaining circles. Pinch edges together to seal. Place on greased
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4. Bake at 350u0b0 for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Combine glaze ingredients and frost cooled cookies.

butter, brown sugar, egg, molasses, flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, strawberry preserves, sugar, water, vanilla

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/secret-treat-molasses-cookies/ (may not work)