1/2 c. molasses
1/2 c. butter, melted
1 c. flour
2/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
2 tbsp. brandy

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

Combine the molasses and the melted butter. Sift the flour with the sugar and spices and add to the molasses and butter mixture. Mix well and stir in the brandy.

Drop on lightly greased cookie sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven and gently loosen each cookie, 1 at a time and roll to form a pencil shape. Use a wooden spoon for best results. Allow to cool. Yield: 1 1/2 dozen.

NOTE: These cookies may be filled with whipped cream sweetened with confectioners' sugar. Bits of candies, fruit and chocolate bits may also be used in the filling.