Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
3 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cloves
1 c. sugar
1 c. molasses
1 egg
4 3/4 c. flour
3/4 c. coffee

Preparation

Cream together the first 8 ingredients.
Blend in the molasses.
Add the egg.
Add alternately the flour and coffee. Drop by teaspoon onto greased cookie sheets. Bake in oven preheated to 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.