1 c. butter
3 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. instant coffee
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. powdered mustard
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 c. sugar
1 lg. egg
3/4 c. milk
1 c. unsulfered molasses
4 3/4 c. sifted all purpose flour
Walnut halves or seeded raisins

Combine the first 8 ingredients. Gradually blend in sugar and molasses. Beat in egg. Add the flour alternately with the milk. Beat the batter 1/2 minute. Drop teaspoon of dough, 2 inches apart, onto greased cookie sheets, being careful to keep the cookies round. Press nut or raisin in the center of each. Bake 15 minutes or until done at 375 degrees. Cool and store airtight.