1 c Shortening 1/2 t Salt 3 t Soda 2 t Ginger 2 t Cinnamon 1 t 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.