1 c sugar
2 t ginger
1 t nutmeg
1 t cinnamon
1 t salt
1.5 t baking soda
1 c butter, softened
.5 c evaporated milk
1 c molasses
4 c flour (plus some for kneading)
Preheat oven to 375. Line baking sheets.
In large bowl, mix sugar, spices, salt, and soda. Add softened butter, evaporated milk, and molasses. Mix low until starting to combine and then speed up
and cream until smooth. Gradually add flour until fully combined.
Add flour to surface and turn dough out. Knead, adding enough flour to stop it from being sticky.
Once smooth, roll out to desired thickness, about 1/3 inch is pretty good. Cut out with desired cookie cutters. Set on cooking Trays with a little space between them (they will expand slightly.
Bake 8-12 minutes, until tops are puffy and just starting to show a crack. Let cool on pans, then transfer to wire racks. Will remain very soft, especially in an airtight container. Ice if desired.
