Drop Molasses Cookies

Ingredients

1 c molasses
1 c brown sugar
3/4 c shortening
1 egg
1 ts ginger
1 ts cinnamon
2 ts baking soda
1 c buttermilk
4 1/4 c flour

Instructions

MIx all ingredients together, adding just enough flour to make a stiff dough. Let stand all night. Bake @375 about 15 minutes. From Chappells' "The Happy Cooker" ----