2 c. molasses
2 c. brown sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. strong coffee
2 c. lard
3 lg. eggs
1 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. baking soda
8 c. all purpose flour

Mix well together and beat till creamy molasses, lard, brown sugar, eggs, cinnamon, ginger and salt. Dissolve soda in coffee, add to creamed mixture. Mix in the flour. Chill 2 to 3 hours. Roll 1/4 inch thick on floured board. Sprinkle with white sugar. Makes 8 dozen 3 inch cookies.