Gingerbread Cookies(50 To 60 Cookies)  
["1 c. sugar", "2 tsp. ginger", "1 tsp. nutmeg", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 1/2 tsp. baking soda", "1 c. margarine, melted", "1/2 c. evaporated milk", "1 c. unsulfured molasses", "3/4 tsp. vanilla extract (optional)", "3/4 tsp. lemon extract (optional)", "4 c. stone-ground or unbleached flour, unsifted"]
["Combine the sugar, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt and baking soda.", "Mix well.", "Add the melted margarine, evaporated milk and molasses.", "Add the extracts, if desired.", "Mix well.", "Add the flour, 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly.", "The dough should be stiff enough to handle without sticking to fingers.", "Knead the dough for a smoother texture.", "Add up to 1/2 cup additional flour, if necessary, to prevent sticking."]
["sugar", "ginger", "nutmeg", "cinnamon", "salt", "baking soda", "margarine", "milk", "unsulfured molasses", "vanilla", "lemon", "stone-ground"]