Sophie'S Gingerbread
Ingredients
- 1 cup of sugar ⓘ
- 2 teaspoons of ginger ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon salt ⓘ
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda ⓘ
- 1 cup of butter, melted ⓘ
- 1/2 cup of evaporated milk ⓘ
- 1 cup of molasses, unsulfered ⓘ
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional ⓘ
- 3/4 teaspoon lemon extract, optional ⓘ
- 4 cups flour, all purpose, unsifted ⓘ
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 375. Grease or flour a cookie sheet.
- 2. Combine the sugar, ginger, nutmeg,cinnamon, salt and baking soda. Mix well.
- 3. Add the melted margarine, evaporated milk, and molasses
- 4. Add the extracts if desired. Mix well. Add the flour 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly. The dough should be stiff enough to handle without sticking to fingers. (Good LUCK) Knead the dough for a smoother texture. Add up to 1/2 cup additional flour if necessary to prevent sticking.
- 5. When the dough is smooth, roll it out 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface and cut it into cookies. Bake on floured or greased cookie sheets in a preheated 375 degree oven for 10-12 minutes. The cookies are done if they spring back when touched.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
861
kcal
43% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).