1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
1 c. molasses
2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. raisins, sprinkled with a little flour
1 tsp. instant coffee in 1 c. hot water
2 eggs
4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder

Beat sugar and shortening; beat in eggs. Add coffee and molasses. Add dry ingredients, beat for 2 minutes. Stir in raisins. Drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 minutes.