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Ingredients
1 c. Shortening1/2 Tsp. Salt
3 Tsp. Soda
2 Tsp. Ginger
2 Tsp. Cinnamon
1 Tsp. Allspice or cloves
1 c. Sugar
1 c. Molasses
1 Egg
4 3/4 c. Flour (sifted)
3/4 c. Double strength cold coffee
Directions
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 Tsp. onto lightly greased cookie sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake 15 minutes or until done. Yield: 5 dozen.
