2 c. brown sugar
1 c. vegetable shortening
2 eggs, unbeaten
1 c. gold label Brer Rabbit molasses
6 c. all-purpose flour
3 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
2 c. buttermilk or thick milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs, one at a time and molasses. Sift dry ingredients and add alternately with liquid. Cool dough. Drop by spoon on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees until cookie springs back when touched.