1 1/2 C all purpose flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg white
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
Heat oven to 350. Sift together first six ingredients onto waxed paper. In a large bowl, beat together next four ingredients. Gradually beat in flour mixture until blended. Divide dough in half; wrap one half in plastic and chill. On a lightly floured surface, roll out remaining dough 1/8 thick. Cut with cookie cutters and arrange 1/2 inch apart on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Repear with reserved dough. Bake 8 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned. Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool completel. In a bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and 2 1/2 teaspoons water until smooth. Transfer to a heavy-duty plastic bag; snip off a tiny corner and decorate cookies.
Nutritional Info Per serving
53 calories, 1g protein, 10g carbohydrate, 1g fat, 0g fiber