1 c. shortening
1 c. butter
2 c. brown sugar
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. sugar
1 egg
Enough flour to make a stiff dough
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
Pinch of salt

Mix together all ingredients. Chill dough overnight and work over the next day until soft. Roll small amounts of dough at a time, rolling into a snake shape. Make approximately the size of your forefinger in width. Cut into bite-size pieces. Place on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 400 degrees until bottoms are golden brown.