1 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
1/2 c. molasses
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 c. raisins
1 c. nuts
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. cold coffee
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1 c. dates, chopped
4 c. flour

Mix together well. Chill overnight. Roll out and cut with top of water glass. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Makes approximately 3 to 4 dozen.

This has been in my family since my grandmother came over to the USA from Norway in the 1800's.