2/3 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ginger
1/2 c. light molasses
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 c. chocolate chips

Cream together shortening, sugar, and egg. Sift flour, soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger. Combine molasses and buttermilk. Add alternately with dry ingredients. Add chocolate chips. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes.