1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 c. Orleans Molasses or Grandma's
2 eggs
2/3 c. sour milk
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
5 c. flour or enough for soft dough

FROSTING:

1/4 c. soft butter
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
3 c. confectioners' sugar (sift if lumpy)
1/4 c. milk

Cream butter, sugar, molasses and eggs together; add sour milk, soda, salt and spices. Gradually add flour 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix night before and chill.

Roll out or drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheets. Bake between 325 to 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.

Frost with Powdered Sugar Frosting.

CREAMY POWDERED SUGAR FROSTING: Combine soft butter, salt, vanilla and 1 cup sugar. Add milk and remaining sugar alternately, mix until smooth and creamy.