1 c. shortening
1 c. cold coffee
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking powder
3 eggs
2 c. brown sugar
3 1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped nuts

You may add chocolate chips also if you like. Mix shortening and sugar; add beaten eggs. Then flour which has been sifted with the spices, baking powder and soda. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes. Drop by tablespoon on greased cookie sheet.