Frosted Molasses Ginger Sandwich Cookies recipe

2 servings

1 cup margarine

1 cup white sugar

1 egg

1/2 cup molasses

2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

3 tablespoons boiling water

4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon margarine

3 tablespoons boiling water

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/8 teaspoon salt

2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup margarine and sugar until smooth.

Beat in the egg and molasses until well blended.

Dissolve the baking soda in boiling water; stir into the molasses mixture.

Gradually mix in the flour to make a smooth dough.

Cover and chill dough for at least 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/8 inch in thickness.

Cut into circles using a 3 inch round cutter.

Cut a smaller 1 inch circle out of half of the cookies.

It is easier to cut the center hole after the cookies have been placed onto the cookie sheets.

Place cookies 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake for 7 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until edges begin to darken.

Allow cookies to cool completely before sandwiching.

Frost solid cookies and place a cookie with the center hole on top.

To make the frosting: Beat 1 tablespoon of margarine and water together.

Blend in the ginger and salt.

Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar until the desired consistency is reached.

Sandwich between cooled cookies.