1 c. sugar
1 c. molasses
1 c. Crisco
1 c. strong coffee
5 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. salt

About 6 cups flour enough so you can roll them out. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Melt Crisco and mix first 4 ingredients, then add remaining ingredients.