1 c. molasses
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. (heaping) baking soda
1/4 tsp. each cinnamon, cloves and ginger
1/2 c. hot coffee

Stir into the preceding 3 1/2 cups of flour. Mix thoroughly. If not stiff enough, add a little flour. Bake at 350 degrees. Very good.