Molasses Cookies

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 to 4 tablespoons boiling water
• M&M's minis and red shoestring licorice

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in molasses and water. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and ginger; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until easy to handle.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 5-in. gingerbread man cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
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4. Bake at 375u0b0 for 6-8 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
5. For frosting, in a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, ginger, salt, cinnamon and enough water to achieve spreading consistency. Frost and decorate cookies with candies as desired.

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