Ginger Cookies
by Mrs. Ann Mix
2 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoon vinegar 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup butter 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup molasses 2 eggs 1 cup sour cream (or sour milk)
Preheat oven to 350 °F. In a small bowl, combine baking soda and vinegar; set aside. In another bowl, combine flour and spices; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, sugar and molasses until light and fluffy; beat in eggs. Gradually blend in flour mixture, baking soda mixture and sour cream. Drop by rounded measuring teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet; place on wire cooling racks. Store in tightly covered container.
Yield: 2 to 3 dozen