1 c. shortening
Pinch salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 to 1 tsp. allspice (to your taste)
1/2 to 1 tsp. cloves (to your taste)
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
1 c. molasses
4 eggs
1 pkg. mincemeat (break up)
4 oz. nut meats
3/4 c. dates
1 lb. candied fruits
1 c. raisins
1 c. warm coffee
1/2 c. any kind of fruit juice or brandy
1 tsp. baking soda
Enough flour to make stiff dough
4 tbsp. baking powder

Mix shortening, brown sugar, and white sugar, cream together. Add salt, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg. Mix in eggs. Put in mincemeat and then add molasses.

In a large bowl place nuts, dates, candied fruits and raisins. Mix enough flour so they don't stick together.

In a large bowl to warm coffee add juice, soda, and baking powder. Then mix some flour in the liquid mixture, then fruit, alternate until fruits are mixed in and dough is stiff.

Bake in greased and floured pans; in 350°F degree oven 35 to 40 minutes or until done. Cool. Store foil wrapped in cool place until served.