Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened3/4 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1/4 cup molasses3 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon ground ginger2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon ground allspice1 teaspoon ground cardamom1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon saltFROSTING:4 ounces cream cheese, softened2-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon grated lemon zest2 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and molasses. In another bowl, whisk the next 8 ingredients; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
Shape into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until tops are cracked, 8-10 minutes. Cool 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
For frosting, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add remaining ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost cookies. Refrigerate in an airtight container.
