1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
1 c. cold coffee
1 c. molasses
2 eggs
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. cocoa
5 to 6 c. flour

Beat sugar and shortening well. Add all other ingredients except flour. Mix well. Add flour gradually. Roll dough and cut. You can also drop these by tablespoon and mash down with bottom of floured glass bottom. Bake in 325 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until cookie springs back when touched lightly with finger. Cool and frost.