2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
1 c. molasses
2 eggs
4 tsp. baking soda, dissolve in 1/4 c. hot coffee
4 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. ginger

Roll in balls. Press down with glass dipped in sugar. Can be frosted or left plain.