1 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. molasses
2 1/2 c. all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
10 to 12 hard candies, finely crushed

Beat together butter and sugar. Beat in egg, molasses and 2 tablespoon water. Combine flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and 1 teaspoon salt; add to beaten mixture. Divide dough in half. Cover; chill until easy to handle. On floured surface, roll dough, half at a time, 1/8 inch thick. Cut into desired shape. Place on foiled lined cookie sheet. Cut out shapes in centers. Fill centers with candies. Bake at 375 degrees for 4 to 5 minutes or until candies melt. Cool in pan; remove to rack.

Makes about 6 dozen.