Ingredients
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4 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. allspice
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cloves
2 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. hot coffee or hot water
1 c. sugar
2/3 c. shortening
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. molasses
Preparation
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Sift flour once.
Add salt and spices, then sift together. Beat eggs; add sugar.
Blend well, then add molasses and shortening.
Dissolve baking soda in coffee and add to other ingredients.
Combine with flour mixture, mixing thoroughly. Chill at least 1 hour.
Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 15 minutes.
Makes 48 medium cookies.
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