Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup molasses or 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 3 - 3 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)

Method

  • In a large bowl, beat together molasses, brown sugar and butter until mixture is smooth.
  • Add cream, ginger, cinnamon, flour, baking powder, salt (if using).
  • Continue beating until dough is stiff.
  • Chill dough.
  • Roll out small portions of dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Cut into 3-inch rounds (or if you prefer other shapes).
  • Bake in 375-degree F oven for 8-10 minutes.
  • Be careful--do not overbrown these cookies.