1 c. Crisco
1 c. light molasses
2 tsp. soda
1/2 c. hot coffee
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
3 c. plus 1 tbsp. flour

Cream shortening Crisco. Dissolve soda and salt and molasses in hot coffee. Mix well. Add flour with spices. Beat well. Chill and roll out. Cut along cookies with a Spam can. Bake at 350 degrees.

1 env. plain gelatin
3/4 c. water
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. powdered sugar
3/4 tsp. soda
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine gelatin and water (soak) before you add sugar. Then simmer 10 minutes. Add powdered sugar and beat until frothy. Add soda and vanilla. Beat until thick. Frost underside of cookie.