1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 c. (scant) molasses
1 tsp. cream of tartar
4 rounded tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
5 c. flour
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1 tbsp. ginger

Add soda to buttermilk. Mix all ingredients together. Roll out on a floured board and cut with cookie cutter. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.