1 c. sugar
1 c. melted shortening/Crisco oil
2 rounded tsp. baking soda
5 c. flour
1 c. molasses
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt

Combine all ingredients. Add oil after everything else is mixed together. Roll 1/4 inch or so thick. (Too thin will make harder cookie.) Cut with desired cutter. Place on ungreased pan. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake 10 minutes at 375 degrees.