1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. butter
1 1/2 c. molasses
1 tbsp. baking soda
1 c. sour milk
1 1/2 tsp. salt
6-8 c. flour

In large mixing bowl cream together sugar and butter. Add molasses. In a separate bowl mix soda and milk. (Add 2 teaspoons vinegar or lemon juice to milk to sour it.) Add to creamed mixture. Stir in dry ingredients. Chill thoroughly.

Roll out on floured surface and cut out. Bake 8 minutes at 425 degrees. Cool, frost and decorate. You can also roll into 1 inch balls and flatten with a glass if you don't want to cut them out. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 8 minutes.