3/4 c. (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
3/4 c. green label molasses
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 c. milk
3 c. flour, sifted
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cream butter. Add sugar. Blend well. Blend in eggs, molasses and vanilla.

Sift all dry ingredients together. Add alternately with milk to butter-sugar mixture.

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls, about 2 1/2" apart onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes or until edges brown lightly. While warm, remove from pans to cool. Store in tightly covered container. Makes 9 to 10 dozen, 2" cookies.