Molasses Cookies with Maple Mascarpone Frosting | Food Stuff

Ingredients

• 4 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 eggs
• 4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• 4 tablespoon maple syrup
• 8 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
• ½ cup molasses
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cup shortening
• ¾ cup sugar
• 2 cups sugar