3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 well beaten eggs
1 c. light molasses
4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
3/4 c. cold strong coffee

Thoroughly cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and molasses; beat well. Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with coffee. Drop from teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees) 15 minutes. Makes 7 dozen cookies.