Ingrients & Directions
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.
Yields
5 Servings