1 c Shortening
1/2 t Salt
3 t Soda
2 t Ginger
2 t Cinnamon
1 t Allspice or cloves
1 c Sugar
1 c Molasses
1 Egg
4 3/4 c Flour (sifted)
3/4 c Double strength cold coffee
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Cream together first 7 ingredients (left to right); blend in molasses. Beat in egg; add sifted flour alternately with coffee. Drop from teaspoon onto lightly greased cookie sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake 15 minutes or until done. Yield: 5 dozen.