1 c. sugar
1 c. butter
1 c. molasses

Also will need:

3 egg yolks
1/2 c. hot coffee
1 tsp. baking soda

Dissolve soda and cool slightly.

1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 1/2 c. flour

Sift together with flour.

Roll out about 1/4 inch thick. Use cookie cutter. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes. Touch lightly. They are done when fingerprint does not show. If baked too long they will be hard.

FROSTING:

Boil 1 1/2 cups sugar with 4 tablespoons water until it threads. Add 2 stiffly beaten egg whites and 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar. Frost bottom of cookies for a flat top.