1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
1 c. molasses
1 c. cold coffee
2 tsp. baking soda, dissolved in the coffee
4 1/2 to 4 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger

Mix all together. Put in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours. Cook at 400 degrees about 12 minutes. 4 dozen thick cookies.