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.