12 min at 400 degrees

1 C sugar
1 C butter
3 eggs
1 C molasses
1/2 C cold water
2 T baking soda (adjusted to sea level)
1 t vanilla
1/2 C cocoa
4 C flour
1 t salt

In a large bowl cream sugar and margarine.  Add the eggs and molasses.
Combine the water and soda to dissolve, then add with the vanilla to the mixture.
Combine dry ingredients and add at once.  Chill thoroughly.
Drop by spoonful onto cold cookie sheet.  Bake at 400 for 12 min.  Frost when cool.  

FROSTING:  
2 2/3 C powdered sugar
1/3 C cocoa
1/3 C softened butter
1/4 C milk

Blend all together and spread on cool cookies.

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