Instructions: Heat oven to 350F. In large mixer bowl stir together flour, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Add butter; beat at low speed until crumbly (1 to 2 min). Reserve 1/3 cup crumb mixture for topping; set aside. To remaining crumb mxitre stir in baking pwoder and baking soda. Beat at low speed until well mixed (1 min.). Add milk and molasses; continue beating just until moistened (30-60 secs). DO NOT OVERMIX! Divide dough into 16 pieces. Shape into 3/4 inch thick moons, stars, circles or whatever shape cookie cutter you are using. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Sprinkle with reserved crumbe mixture. Bake 11-14 min. or until toothpick inserted in ceter comes out clean. DO NOT OVERBAKE! Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Store in airtight containers.

Note: If desired, drizzle cakes with melted chocolate.

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