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

Cream together first 6 ingredients. Blend in molasses. Beat in egg. Add sifted flour and alternate with coffee. Drop from teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for approximately 12 minutes.