MOLASSES COOKIES

1 cup sugar

1 cup shortening (lard or oleo or Crisco or some of each)

2 eggs

1 cup molasses (1/2 cup light and ½ cup dark)

2 Tsp. Cream of Tartar

4 Tsp. soda

1 cup buttermilk

2 Tsp. salt

1 Tbsp. cinnamon

2 Tsp. ginger

5 ½ cups flour

Refrigerator 4 or 5 hours or overnight

Roll out

Bake at 375 degrees for 8 or 9 minutes