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Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons ginger
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 12 teaspoon salt
- 1 12 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 12 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup unsulphured molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 7 cups flour
Method
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Combine the sugar, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt and baking soda.
- Mix well.
- Add the melted margarine, evaporated milk and molasses.
- Add extracts.
- Mix well.
- Add the flour 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly.
- The dough should be stiff enough to handle without sticking to fingers.
- Knead the dough for a smoother texture.
- Add 1 to 2 cups additional flour if necessary to prevent sticking.
- When the dough is smooth, roll into 3/4 in balls and flatten to about 1/4 in high.
- Bake on floured or greased cookie sheet at 375 for 10 - 12 minutes.
- The cookies are done if they spring back when touched.