Ingredients

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup lightly salted butter
1/2 cup molasses
1 large egg



Decorations (dried currants, chopped pistachios, cinnamon candies, or colored sprinkles)

Icing

1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons skim milk
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Food coloring (optional)