1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. lard or shortening
2 1/2 c. molasses
2 eggs
Salt
1 c. coffee, cold
4 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cloves
2 heaping tsp. cinnamon
9 1/2 - 10 c. flour, enough to make dough stiff enough to roll out

Cream sugar and lard. Beat in molasses and eggs. Add coffee alternately with sifted, dry ingredients. Roll dough 1/4 inch thick. Grandma always used a round cutter.

Bake at 350°F. Makes 6 1/2 dozen 3 inch rounds.