Menong's Molasses Cookies....

Source: Janet Hill



1 C brown sugar                             

1 C Brer Rabbit Dark Molasses

3/4 C solid shortening                       

5 C all-purpose flour

1 C buttermilk & 1 tbsp soda (mix together before adding )

Pinch of alum



Cream sugar & shortening, add molasses.  Alternate the flour &

buttermilk mixture.  Refrigerate overnight.  Drop by teaspoon on

greased cookie sheets.  Brush beaten egg on top of cookies before

baking .  Bake at 375 degrees - 12 minutes.