3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 well beaten eggs
1 c. molasses
4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
3/4 c. cold coffee

Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and molasses well. Then mix flour and spices well. Then mix flour mixture alternately with the cold coffee into the shortening mixture. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.