Preheat oven to 350

Cream butter, sugar and molasses

Add milk and blend thoroughly

In separate bowl, mix flour, soda and spices

Add flour mixture to butter mixture slowly, mixing as you go

Be sure to scrape down the bowl as you add more flour

Add fresh ginger and salt

Mix thoroughly

Line baking sheets with parchment paper

Scoop dough with a teaspoon

Roll each scoop into a ball with your hands

Coat each ball with sanding sugar before placing on baking sheet

Flatten each cookie a little. They will not spread

Bake 10-12 minutes