Five-Star Molasses Tea Cakes

Step 1

Heat oven to 350°F.

Step 2

Combine flour, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt in bowl. Add butter; beat at low speed until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve 1/3 cup crumb mixture for topping; set aside.

Step 3

Stir in baking powder and baking soda to remaining crumb mixture. Beat at low speed until well mixed. Add milk and molasses; continue beating just until moistened. (Do not overmix.)

Step 4

Divide dough into 16 pieces. Shape into 3/4-inch thick moons, stars, circles, etc. Place 2-inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.

Step 5

Bake 11-14 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. (Do not overbake.)

Step 6

Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Store in container with tight-fitting lid.