3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 egg
1 c. molasses
4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
3/4 c. cold strong coffee

Cream shortening, sugar, eggs, and molasses. Add dry ingredients with coffee and mix well. Bake on greased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Always soft.