1 c. sugar
1 c. butter flavor shortening
1 egg
1 c. molasses
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tbsp. ginger
1 c. buttermilk
1 tbsp. baking soda in milk
1 tsp. baking powder
5 c. or less flour to make a real soft dough to roll out

Cut out cookies and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes approximately.