Raleigh Tavern Gingerbread Cookies

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 2 tsp Ginger

• Canned Goods

  • 1/2 cup Evaporated milk

• Condiments

  • 1 cup Margarine
  • 1 cup Molasses, unsulphured

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 4 cups Flour, stone-ground or unbleached
  • 1 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Sugar

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tsp ginger
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp salt
• 1½ tsp baking soda
• 1 cup margarine
• ½ cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup unsulphured molasses
• 4 cups stone-ground or unbleached flour, sifted

Directions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees
• Combine the sugar, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda in a bowl. Mix well.
• Add softened margarine, evaporated milk, and molasses. Mix well.
• Add the flour one cup at a time, stirring constantly.
• The dough should be stiff enough to handle without sticking to your fingers.
• Knead the dough for a smoother texture.
• Add up to ½ cup additional flour if needed to prevent sticking.
• When the dough is smooth, roll it out ¼ inch thick on a floured surface and cut desired shapes.
• Bake on floured or greased cookie sheets (or parchment lined pans) for 10-12 minutes.