1

cup

butter

1/2

cup

molasses

1/4

cup

packed brown sugar

1

egg

1

teaspoon

vanilla

2 3/4

cup

flour

1/2

teaspoon

baking powder

1/2

teaspoon

ground nutmeg

1/2

teaspoon

cinnamon

1/4

teaspoon

salt

1/4

teaspoon

ground clove

1/4

teaspoon

ground ginger

Icing

1

cup

powdered sugar

1/4

teaspoon

vanilla

1 1/2

tablespoon

milk

1

Mix together butter, molasses and brown sugar.

2

Add egg and vanilla.

3

Add flour, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, cloves and ginger.

4

Mix well and chill dough 1 to 2 hours.

5

Press and bake for 7 to 8 minutes at 400°.

6

Remove from cookie sheet and cool.

7

Drizzle with powdered sugar glaze.

Icing

1

Mix together powdered sugar, vanilla and milk.