Ingredients
1 c sugar
2 t ginger
1 t nutmeg
1 t cinnamon
1/2 t salt
1 1/2 t baking soda
1 c margarine, melted
1/2 c evaporated milk or cream
1 c unsulfered molasses
3/4 t vanilla
grated zest of 1 lemon
4 c unbleached flour
Preparation
Combine sugar, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda. Mix well. Add the melted margarine, cream and molasses. Add vanilla and lemon zest. Mix well. Add the flour, one cup at a time, beating with flat beater. The dough should be stiff enough to handle without sticking to fingers. Add up to 1/2 cup additional flour to prevent sticking. When the dough is smooth, roll it out 1/4" thick on a floured surface and cut into rounds. Bake on parchment-lined cookie sheets in 375* oven for 10-12 minutes. The cookies are done if they spring back when touched.
