Kahlua Spice Cookies

Directions

Dough

• 1

  Beat together:
  Unsalted Butter, Softened
  Shortening
  Granulated Sugar
  Brown Sugar

• 2

  Add and Beat to incorporate:
  Egg
  Molasses
  Kahlua

• 3

  Whisk together then add:
  All Purpose Flour
  Ground Ginger
  Salt
  Ground Cinnamon
  Ground Nutmeg
  Baking Soda

• 4

  Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill until firm.

  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  Roll dough out on a lightly floured counter to 1/4 inch thickness and cut with your favorite Ann Clark cookie cutters, then transfer cookies onto cookies sheets that have been lined with parchment paper or silicone liners.

  Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly browned round the edges.

  Let cookies cool slightly on cookie sheets, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

  Frost with Kahlua Icing, below.

Kahlua Icing

• 5 Beat 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter until light and fluffy, add 1 pound (4 cups) confectioners' sugar and 1/4 cup Kahlua and beat until smooth.
• 6 Enjoy!