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Gingerbread Cookies

Course Dessert
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 36
Author Danette Zeh

Ingredients

  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 tsp. ginger
  • 1 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 c. margarine melted
  • 1/2 c. evaporated milk
  • 1 c. unsulfured molasses
  • 3/4 tsp. vanilla extract optional
  • 3/4 tsp. lemon extract optional
  • 4 cups flour

Instructions

  1. Combine sugar, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda. Mix well.
  2. Add melted margarine, evaporated milk and molasses. Add extracts if desired. Mix well.
  3. Add flour one cup at a time. Dough should be stiff enough to not stick to fingers. Add an additional 1/2 c. of flour if needed.
  4. Knead dough for smooth texture.
  5. Roll out 1/4 inch thick and cut into cookies.
  6. Bake on greased cookie sheets in preheated 375 degree oven 8 to 10 minutes. Cookies are done if they spring back when touched.

Recipe Notes

I find I use much more flour.