Ugly Sweater Cookies Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 3/4 cup molasses
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• ROYAL ICING:
• 4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/3 cup water
• 4 teaspoons meringue powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 to 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• Optional: Food coloring and assorted sprinkles