Instructions: "This recipe has been passed down for generations. Ive made these cookies for years, but like my mother, I only make them for special occasions. Theyre fun to decorate and delicious to eat, with a surprise flavor inside." - Ruby Neese
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg; mix well. Beat in molasses. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger; add to creamed mixture and mix well. The dough will be very stiff. Cover and chill several hours or overnight. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8" thickness; cut into 2 1/4" to 2 1/2" circles. Place 1/2 tsp. preserves on half of the circles; top with remaining circles. Pinch edges together to seal. Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Combine glaze ingredients and frost cooled cookies.

Yields: 4 dozen

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