1 c. butter
2/3 c. white sugar
1 c. molasses
1 c. buttermilk
2 eggs
A little ginger
1 tsp. cocoa
3 1/2 - 4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt

Mix, chill and make into balls. Press with a fork, sugar top or frost. Drop on greased baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees. They stay soft.