- 3 cups butter (no substitutes), softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 7 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup poppy seeds
- 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla. Combine the remaining ingredients; add to creamed mixture. Shape into four 13-in. rolls. Wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
- Unwrap dough and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 9-11 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.