1 ½ cup butter, softened 1 ½ cup packed dark brown sugar 3 tablespoon ground cinnamon 4 ½ teaspoon ground ginger 1 ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 ½ teaspoon salt 1 ½ teaspoon ground cloves ¾ teaspoon baking powder ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg 3 eggs 1 ½ cup unsulfured molasses 6 cup all-purpose flour 2 ¼ cup whole wheat flour
Assembly and Decorations:
20 butterscotch hard candies, crushed 1 recipe Chocolate Royal Icing 10 ounce chocolate-flavor candy coating, chopped 1 tablespoon shortening Creme filled rolled wafers, such as Pirouette brand Shredded wheat crackers, assorted licorice candies, candy corn, and/or chocolate candy bars
Chocolate Royal Icing
4 ½ cup powdered sugar ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3 tablespoon meringue powder ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar ½ cup warm water Brown gel paste food coloring Black and red gel paste food coloring (optional)
