1 c  Shortening
1/2 ts Salt
3 ts Soda
2 ts Ginger
2 ts Cinnamon
1 ts Allspice or cloves
1 c  Sugar
1 c  Molasses
1    Egg
4 3/4 c  Flour (sifted)
3/4 c  Double strength cold coffee

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Cream together first 7 ingredients (left to
right); blend in molasses. Beat in egg; add sifted flour alternately with
coffee. Drop from teaspoon onto lightly greased cookie sheets about 2
inches apart. Bake 15 minutes or until done. Yield: 5 dozen.