1
: With electric mixer cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, molasses, vanilla and sweetened condensed milk; mix smooth.
2
: Sift all dry ingredients together. Add to creamed mixture and mix well. Divide dough into 3 balls. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate until firm – at least 4 hours (or up to 2 days).
3
: On floured surface roll each ball out to ¼” (.5 cm) thick and cut into desired shapes.
4
: Bake in preheated 350°F (180°C) oven for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool.