Sorghum Cookies
["5 c. sugar", "3 c. shortening", "4 eggs", "8 tsp. soda, dissolved in 1 c. buttermilk", "1 c. sorghum", "2 tsp. baking powder", "4 tsp. cinnamon", "12 c. flour", "chocolate chips (optional)"]
["Mix ingredients in the order given.", "This makes stiff dough. Chill dough, then roll in balls, then roll in granulated sugar. Do not press down.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 15 minutes.", "Store in tight container at room temperature."]
["sugar", "shortening", "eggs", "soda", "sorghum", "baking powder", "cinnamon", "flour", "chocolate chips"]