1 c. molasses
3/4 c. butter (1/2 c. softer dough)
1 c. sugar
4 1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. ginger
1 tbsp. sour milk

Quick boil the molasses, butter and sugar. Cool 5 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients; mix. Chill at least 3 hours, then roll out. Cut into shapes. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes.