Raleigh Tavern Gingerbread Cookies Recipes

Steps:

• Combine sugar, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda. Mix well. Add the melted margarine, cream and molasses. Add vanilla and lemon zest. Mix well. Add the flour, one cup at a time, beating with flat beater. The dough should be stiff enough to handle without sticking to fingers. Add up to 1/2 cup additional flour to prevent sticking. When the dough is smooth, roll it out 1/4" thick on a floured surface and cut into rounds. Bake on parchment-lined cookie sheets in 375* oven for 10-12 minutes. The cookies are done if they spring back when touched.

Steps:

• 1. Combine the sugar, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda. Mix well.
• 2. Add the melted butter/margarine, evaporated milk, and molasses. Mix well.
• 3. Add the flour 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly. The dough should be stiff enough to handle without sticking to fingers.
• 4. Knead the dough for a smoother texture. Add up to ½ cup additional flour if needed to prevent sticking.
• 5. When the dough is smooth, roll it out ¼ inch thick on a floured surface and cut it into cookies. You may roll the dough slightly thicker if you desire a taller cookie.
• 6. 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.