Ingredients:

• ¾ cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 beaten eggs
• 1 cup light molasses
• 4 cups flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. ginger
• ¾ cup strong coffee (or 1 1/2 tsp.instant coffee)
• ¾ cup cold water

Preparation:

Mix all ingredients together. Drop cookie dough in teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Bake at 350°F/175°C for 15 minutes.