1 c. soft shortening
2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. cold coffee
3 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon

Mix shortening, brown sugar and eggs thoroughly; stir in 1/2 cup coffee. Sift flour, soda, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon together and stir in. Chill at least 1 hour. Drop rounded teaspoons on greased baking sheet 2 inches apart. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.