1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. molasses
1/2 c. hot coffee
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. cloves
About 4 1/2 c. flour

Put soda in hot coffee and mix ingredients. Cool dough in refrigerator overnight. Roll out and bake 10 to 12 minutes at 350 degrees.