Molasses Cookies

Ingredients

 * 1 C shortening
 * 5-6 C flour
 * 1 C molasses
 * 1 C buttermilk
 * 1 C sugar
 * 4 t. baking soda
 * 1 t. salt
 * 2 t. ginger
 * 1 t. cinnamon
 * 1/2 t. ground cloves
 * 1/2 t. ground nutmeg

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whip shortening and sugar in a bowl. Add molasses and beat until fluffy. Mix 2 C. flour with all remaining dry ingredients. Alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk to molasses batter, keeping fluffiness. Add flour until mixture is soft but not sticky. Roll out to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut using a floured edge. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 9-11 minutes on ungreased cookie sheet.