Instructions

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl until blended.
2. Whisk egg, sugars, oil, molasses, and butter in a large bowl until smooth.
3. Gradually stir in dry ingredients until the mixture forms a firm, slightly sticky dough.
4. Divide dough into 2 pieces; form each into a ball and flatten slightly. Dust dough rounds lightly with flour and wrap in plastic wrap.
5. Refrigerate for at least 1.5 hours
6. Preheat oven to 350'F and spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
7. Remove dough rounds from the refrigerator and allow to stand for 10 minutes before rolling.
8. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough with a flour dusted rolling pin to approximately ½-inch thick; cut-out desired shapes.
9. Place cookies on a cookie sheet, at least 1-inch apart and bake until edges begin to brown; 8-11 minutes.
10. Cool cookie sheet on wire rack for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough.
11. To prepare icing, use an electric mixer to combine the cream cheese, confectioner’s sugar and lemon zest until smooth.
12. Frost cookies and decorate as desired.