butter
Sugar
Molasses
Coffee
Flour
Cloves
Cinnamon
Bakin g soda

Mix well 1/2 pound butter, 3/4 cup sugar. Add 1 cup molasses, and 1/4 cup hot strong coffee.

In sifter, put 4 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon cloves, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking soda. Mix all ingredients together. Add more flour, if needed. Roll out thin, cut out with cookie cutter or roll into balls and press down with back of fork. Grease pan.

Lightly brush cookies with water, sprinkle sugar on top. Bake in 350 degree oven for 12 minutes. Watch. Bake on middle shelf.