1/3 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. molasses
1/2 c. water
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Cream together butter and sugar. Add egg, molasses and water. Sift together dry ingredients. Add gradually to creamed mixture. Beat until smooth. Cover and chill hour. Drop by teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8 minutes at 400 degrees or until no thumbprint shows on top of cookie. Cool and frost.

FROSTING:

3 tbsp. soft butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tbsp. milk
3/4 tsp. vanilla

Combine all ingredients and beat until smooth.