2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
2 c. molasses
3 eggs
1 tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. baking soda in 1 c. coffee
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. allspice
6 1/2 c. self-rising flour

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake on greased cookie sheet 10-12 minutes. Alternative changes add raisins, nuts, pecans, walnuts, etc.