8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup dark molasses (not blackstrap)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 1/4 cups cake flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups or more confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon egg white* (See Disclaimer)
Raisins, as needed
White chocolate chips, as needed
Various food coloring
Various colors of sanding sugar