Spice Cookies with Pumpkin Dip

For the cookies:
In a large mixing bowel, cream butter and sugar. Mix in the eggs then add molasses. In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients then add to the creamed mixture. Chill for at least one hour or overnight. Shape into balls and coat in sugar. Bake at 375ºF for 6-8 minutes until edges start to brown.

For the pumpkin dip:
Meanwhile, whip cream cheese til smooth. Add pumpkin and mix well. Add remaining ingredients and whip until smooth. Serve alongside cookies. Refrigerate leftover dip.