Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups softened butter
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup molasses
4 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking soda
3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon salt
additional sugar
8 ounces softened cream cheese
1 (18 ounce) cans pumpkin pie filling
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Directions:
In a large mixing bowl cream butter,sugar.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well.
Add molasses mix well.
Combine flour,soda,pumpkin spice and salt.
Add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Chill overnight.
Shape into 1/2 in.
balls, roll in sugar.
Place on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake 375 for 6 minutes or till edges are brown.
FOR DIP:Beat cream cheese till smooth,add pumpkin mix beat well,add sugar and spices beat untill smooth.
store leftover dip in the refrigerator.
Makes 3 cups dip.
Servings: 20
Time preparation: 60 min.
Time total: 66 min.